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Atmospheric River in California; Fire Weather Concerns in the Central Plains

An atmospheric river will continue to bring gusty to high winds, moderate to heavy rainfall, and potential flooding to California through Saturday. Dry, gusty winds will bring elevated fire weather conditions to parts of the central and southern High Plains Friday. Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Overview

A winter storm moved out of the southern Plains Monday night January 8th, bringing snow across much of our region into Tuesday evening, January 9th. The strong storm dropped heavy, wet snow across parts of Iowa, northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Snow totals in excess of a foot were realized at some locations. In addition, strong northerly winds gusted from 30 to 40 mph at times leading to blowing and drifting.

The storm led to difficult to dangerous travel conditions during the heaviest snowfall, along with a lot of activity and school closures.

Regional radar loop for snow for January 9 2024
Regional Radar look from the evening of January 8th through the day January 9th, 2024
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