Fire Weather Conditions in the Northwest U.S.; Heavy Rain in the West and South-central U.S.

Extreme heat is waning over the Pacific Northwest. Dry, gusty winds, and isolated dry thunderstorms will bring critical fire weather to the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West. Heavy rain and thunderstorms continue across portions of the Great Basin, Rockies, and central/southern Plains into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and strong winds to southwest Alaska. Read More >

It was a very warm 2024 for La Crosse and Rochester with both locations recording a top 3 record for yearly temperature. Interestingly, the warmth had little to do with any summer hot periods, rather it was very mild winter and fall conditions. Precipitation was a bit over 2" above normal at La Crosse and Rochester in 2024. Despite this, of more note was an over 30 day stretch of dry conditions that occurred in late September through mid October. For more details:

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Fire Weather Conditions in the Northwest U.S.; Heavy Rain in the West and South-central U.S.

2024 Climate Summaries For La Crosse & Rochester