Heavy Snow in the Northern Rockies; Severe Weather Across the Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Heavy wet snow and gusty winds are expected in the higher elevations of Idaho, western Montana, and Wyoming Thursday. Meanwhile, another round of severe storms are expected to develop across the central and southern Plains. Damaging winds, tornadoes and large hail are the primary threats. Further west, dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to critical fire weather concerns in the Southwest Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, May 23, 2024 at 11:10:32 am PDT

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Sierra Nevada Thunderstorms

Cooling Trend

High Temperature Probabilities

Cold Water Safety

Strong west wind gusts are possible in the Kern County desert this afternoon into early Sunday morning. A Wind Advisory may be required. Travel could be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles. Highways affected include, but are not limited to Highway 14, U.S. Highway 395, Highway 58 below Tehachapi Pass, including the town of Mojave, and Highway 178 below Walker Pass, including the town of Inyokern.

A few strong thunderstorms are possible in the Sierra Nevada Friday afternoon. The primary thunderstorm hazards will be dangerous cloud to ground lightning strikes, small hail, and wind gusts near 45 mph.

High temperatures throughout Central California this afternoon will be around five degrees cooler than yesterday afternoon. Maximum temperatures across Central California Friday afternoon will be about five degrees below normal for this time of year.

A warming trend is expected Sunday through Tuesday. By Tuesday afternoon, high temperatures across Central California will be around five degrees above normal for this time of year. Here are probabilities of maximum temperatures of 90 degrees or higher for select locations in the San Joaquin Valley from Saturday, May 25th, 2024 through Wednesday, May 29th, 2024.

Venturing into a river or stream during hot weather can seem like a tempting way to keep cool, but rivers and streams carry hidden dangers. The water is cold and underlying currents are swift. Brief exposure to the cold water of a river or stream can lead to hypothermia and loss of dexterity. Swift currents can quickly exhaust even an experienced swimmer and carry them into rocks, trees, and other vegetation within the river channel. So play it smart and avoid going into a river or stream. You could drown or become the victim of a water rescue!