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Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. Read More >

There has been no measurable precipitation so far this December. But there have been nine Decembers dating back to 1874 with no precipitation. There have been 32 Decembers with .10" or less.
Temperatures will be well above seasonal averages Sunday.