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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Overview

An early season winter storm moved into the region late Wednesday, October 9, and brought widespread snow and gusty northerly winds. The highest snow totals fell in the northern Black Hills, with slightly lesser amounts on the plains. Northerly winds gusting near 50 mph created areas of blowing and drifting snow, especially on the South Dakota plains. Snowfall ended from west to east late Thursday and early Friday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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