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Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Overview

A dynamic and complex winter storm took shape over the Ohio Valley and East Coast during the day on Thursday (the 8th), and produced deep (but fluffy) snow over all of Pennsylvania Thursday Night and early Friday morning (the 9th). One- to Two- Inch PER HOUR rates were common during Thursday Night.

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Infrared Sat Pic during the height of the storm. Radar Mosaic during the height of the storm. Snowfall Reports Map
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