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 portions of the central and southern High Plains. Read More >

The stretch of above normal temperatures that began on January 10th should continue for about the next 2 Weeks. Precipitation should also be above normal during that period. Then, colder weather should return to end January and begin February. The latest Climate Predication Center 6 to 10 day and 8 to 14 day outlooks issued on Friday January 13th indicate very high probabilities of above normal temperatures and precipitation.

6 to 10 and 8 to 14 Day Temperature and Precipitation Outlooks Issued on Friday January 13, 2017

The latest Climate Predication Center Experimental Week 3-4 Outlooks also issued on Friday January 13th indicate high probabilities of below normal temperatures and precipitation to end January and begin February.

Experimental Week 3-4 Temperature and Precipitation Outlooks Issued on Friday January 13, 2017

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

Temperatures to Average Above Normal for Next 2 Weeks, Then Colder Weather to Return