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Storm Brings Rain and Snow to the Southwest U.S. this weekend; Heavy Snow and Rain for Alaska

A storm will pass through the southwestern U.S. this weekend with widespread rain and mountain snow. Rainfall will be mostly beneficial but poses a risk for dangerous debris flows over recent burn scars. A significant winter storm will impact Alaska through the weekend with heavy snow across western Alaska and heavy rainfall across Southcentral with strong winds and marine/coastal impacts. Read More >

A cold front sweeps through today. The chance of snow occurs for most locations, with lower elevations generally 0.5 to 1.5 inches by sunrise Saturday. Higher amounts are likely for favored upslope locations, like Casper and Lander. Snow lingers longest (into Saturday) for Lincoln and Sweetwater Counties.