Tracking Two Storms Impacting the Northern U.S. Through Thanksgiving and into This Weekend

Heavy lake effect snow, gusty winds, and localized blizzard conditions will persist through Thanksgiving near and downwind of the Great Lakes. Rain and mountain snow are forecast for the Pacific Northwest. Confidence is increasing for another winter storm to develop over the northern and central Rockies Friday and track across the central Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend. Read More >

With hot and dry conditions expected this weekend, along with breezy conditions, we wanted to explain a bit more about the Grassland Fire Danger product. Fire danger is a concern this weekend, especially with all the activities with fireworks. We've also included a short video from Darren Clabo, State Fire Meteorologist for South Dakota.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jY5j_z4awCA

The current Grassland Fire Danger Index can be found here: https://www.weather.gov/unr/rfd

For a Fire Danger outlook beyond Day 2, visit the Graphical Hazardous Weather Outlook, then click on the "Grassland Fire Danger Index" and the appropriate days to view the current forecast.

https://www.weather.gov/crh/ghwo?sid=abr

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Tracking Two Storms Impacting the Northern U.S. Through Thanksgiving and into This Weekend

Grassland Fire Danger Index Explained