Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

Unsettled weather will continue over the region through today as a series of weather disturbances pass through the area. Cool daytime temperatures are expected with areas of valley rain showers and mountain snow showers. Locally heavy snow will shift to the northern and central mountains in Western Colorado for the remainder of the night and during the day. Total snowfall by late this afternoon could exceed 10 inches over the higher passes.

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                Issued: 04/01/2026 10:44:00 AM UTC

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