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Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Dry weather is expected this weekend.  A fast-moving storm will bring wintry weather to eastern Utah and western Colorado Monday afternoon and Tuesday, focusing in the northern and central mountains. 

A second stronger storm is expected to affect much of the western U.S. Wednesday through Thursday.  Thanksgiving holiday travel become difficult especially in the mountains, so keep up to date on the weather forecast as you plan your holiday travel.

Sunday Forecast Weather Map 

Monday Forecast Weather Map

Forecast Snowfall Through Monday