Fire Weather Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads

The Plains to the mid-Mississippi Valley continue with warm and dry conditions. Any fires that initiate could spread quickly. The warm temperatures will expand across the Southern Plains into the Southwest where numerous records are expected through the weekend. Meanwhile, a cold front will move southward across the northern Plains and Great Lakes region where some snow will develop this weekend. Read More >

High pressure will build over the Great Basin bringing drier conditions to eastern Utah and western Colorado through the weekend. High temperatures will warm back to near normal by Sunday.

Due to the recent weather conditions several mountains have been experiencing increased avalanche activity, and several main highways have closed for extended periods of time. Stay up to date with the latest road conditions and avalanche forecasts found below.

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Fire Weather Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads

Drier Conditions With a Warming Trend Through This Weekend