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Fire Weather Concerns in the Intermountain West into the Plains

Anomalously warm, dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the Intermountain West into the Plains though early this week. Another elevated risk is possible across the central Appalachians. A rapid warm-up is in the forecast beginning Monday across the central and eastern U.S.. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Mar 29, 2026 at 3:14:17 pm PDT

Gusty southwest winds 15-20 mph w/ gusts to 30 mph will create choppy waters from 11 AM-10 PM on Monday, March 30th on Pyramid Lake. Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds/wave heights.
A weekend to write home about is in store; it's going to be a lovely weekend to get outside with mostly sunny skies, mild(ish) temperatures, and lighter winds! Happy Friday!
A one-two punch is likely next week, though model disagreement on timing and track makes it a bit harder to pin point the details at this time! Impacts will likely include gusty winds, mountain snow, and valley rain. Stay tuned for more concrete details.
Gusty southwest winds 10-20 mph w/ gusts to 30 mph will create choppy waters from 11 AM-10 PM on Monday, March 30th on Lake Tahoe. Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds/wave heights.

 

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