Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

January 2017 Summary

Weather Spotter Training

This January was locally our warmest since 2012 and warmer than 85-90% of Januaries on record. Gray sky was all too common: 22 days in Grand Rapids had no direct sunshine. There was less snow and more rain than usual. Places in southern Michigan even had a couple thunderstorms.

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Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

January Summary / Weather Spotter Training Classes Offered