Critical Fire Weather Continues For Coast Southern California; Arctic Blast to Chill the East

Critical fire weather conditions will continue for coastal southern California through Wednesday due to moderate to locally strong Santa Ana winds. Red Flag Warnings are in effect. A fresh Arctic blast will encompass much of the eastern half of the U.S. through the middle of this week before milder temperatures briefly return by week's end. Heavy lake effect snow is expected in the Great Lakes. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Jan 12, 2025 at 10:44:44 pm CST

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A cold and clear night is in store for the region with lows ranging from the mid 20s in the north to the mid 30s across the far south. A north wind will prevail between 5 and 10 mph.

In addition to the slick roads due to the snow and sleet, freezing drizzle may develop through early this morning adding additional slick spots to area roads. Stay home if possible, otherwise, slow down and drive with extreme caution.

Following a reinforcing cold front, below-normal temperatures can be expected through the middle of the week. Lows in the 20s and 30s with highs in the 40s and 50s are expected through Wednesday. Low rain chances return on Friday.

Looking beyond this week, it appears the next round of very cold air will arrive next weekend and continue through at least the middle part of the following week. Much of the extended guidance favors below normal temperatures for much of the central U.S during that time. Precipitation chances may return behind the Arctic air, but timing, location, and any potential for wintry precipitation remain uncertain at this time. Continue to monitor the forecast throughout the upcoming week!

Our first Severe Weather Education class of the season is this Thursday, January 16th! Join us for the Palo Pinto County Severe Weather Education class. This class is free and open to the public (all ages). You do not have to register to attend. Class begins at 6 pm at the Steve Perdue Fire Training Center. You do not have to be a resident of Palo Pinto County to attend. For our full class schedule, visit this webpage: www.weather.gov/fwd/skywarnmap

Join us for the Collin County Severe Weather Education class this Saturday, January 18th! This class is free and open to the public (all ages). You do not have to register to attend. Class begins at 9 am at the Sockwell Center in Plano. You do not have to be a resident of Collin County to attend. For our full class schedule, visit this webpage: www.weather.gov/fwd/skywarnmap