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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 >

 Today's Weather Trivia

Today's Date is Tuesday January 21, 2025...\n ON... Jan 21, 1983 Record snow fell in western Texas. 16.8 inches fell at Lubbock and this broke the old record of 14.8 inches for snowfall in a single storm. Dalhart measured 15 inches and Plainview was buried under 18 inches.

 

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