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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Overview

A powerful, early-winter storm moved through the Northern and Central Plains on December 4, 2017, producing several inches of snowfall across portions of northeastern Wyoming and western South Dakota. Upslope winds across the northern Black Hills led to localized enhanced snowfall rates, leading to accumulations of 8-12 inches. High winds were also observed during and following the snowfall, with gusts of 60-65 mph common across the Foothills and Plains of South Dakota.

 

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