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Critical Fire Weather Persists in the Southern High Plains; Snow in the Great Lakes into the Northeast

Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the central and southern High Plains today as gusty winds and dry conditions continue across the region. A clipper system will bring some lake effect snow to the Great Lakes and snow into the Northeast. Well above-average temperatures are expected to expand across much of the West, into the Plains states, and Southeast. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Feb 25, 2026 at 12:56:22 pm PST

An incoming warm system will bring high elevation rain showers, warming temperatures and gusty winds to the region this week. Expect poor drainage flooding, rising waters in area creeks and streams, and possible snow sliding off roofs. Prepare now by clearing storm drains, gutters and roofs ahead of this next storm. Above average temperatures by the end of the week, with breezy winds.

 

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