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Locally Heavy Rainfall for the Carolinas; Thunderstorms and Fire Weather Concerns for Intermountain West

Heavy rainfall from scattered thunderstorms is expected across the Southwest, Intermountain West, and Plains. Isolated dry thunderstorms may initiate additional fires across the west. The coastal Carolinas may experience flash floods in the coming days due to repeated thunderstorms. Additionally, a wave of intense summer heat will hit the Southern Plains and central Gulf Coast States this week. Read More >

Overview

A quick hitting round of snow brought a general 2 to 5 inches of new snow to the region with a narrow band of over 6 inches for some areas. The bulk of the snow fell during the afternoon and evening time period leading to a slick evening commute for many. Thankfully, winds were relatively light with this system, minimizing the blowing snow threat. 

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Snow Totals From Feb 22, 2018
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