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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Southern and Eastern US; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the southern and eastern US this week, with heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly near the Gulf Coast. Monsoonal moisture will bring rain and potential flooding to parts of the Southwest. Heat and fire weather threats will continue to impact the West. Read More >

Overview

A significant blizzard impacted the region with freezing rain, snow, and strong winds on January 21st and 22nd. Power outages were reported in Colby as sleet and wet snow combined with gusty north winds. Widespread reports of near zero to zero visibility were received with snowfall rates at or above one inch per hour during the periods of heaviest snowfall.  The first reports of one quarter mile or less visibility began coming in around 2:40PM in Yuma County, spreading eastward and southeastward through the remainder of the afternoon and evening. Blizzard conditions continued overnight Sunday, peaking in intensity early Monday morning. Most, if not all, area highways closed as there were reports of anything from stranded motorists to jackknifed semi-trucks blocking the roadways. Snowfall ended from west to east through the day on Monday; however, blowing and drifting snow persisted, making several area roads temporarily impassable.

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