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 >

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This page was compiled and prepared by Jim Vasilj, Bob Wagner, Phil Grigsby, Danielle Manning, and Frank Revitte of the NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge Office.

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