Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains; Heavy Snow and Possible Blizzard Conditions in the Central Rockies and Upper Midwest

Strong winds and dry conditions will bring extremely critical fire weather (Level 3 of 3) today and a possible wildfire outbreak across portions of southeastern New Mexico into northwest Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and western Oklahoma. Widespread heavy snow with possible blizzard conditions is forecast tonight through Wednesday from the central Rockies and Plains into the Upper Midwest states. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Mar 18, 2025 at 9:10:18 am PDT

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Rain and Mountain Snow through Thursday Night

Snow showers will continue over the Oregon Cascades and northern Blue Mountains through Tuesday afternoon. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect through 5PM Tuesday.

A series of weather systems will continue to bring light rain in many lower elevation locations with moderate to locally heavy snow in the mountains. Periodic light snow with accumulations less than 2 inches will also be possible across portions of central Oregon and the John Day Basin through Thursday night. The Cascade crest will see the best chances (>80%) of snow accumulations meeting or exceeding 8 inches through Thursday night.