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 >

Overview

A potent late winter storm system impacted the region on Monday, March 5th through Tuesday, March 6th with moderate to heavy snow, and blizzard conditions across southeast and southcentral South Dakota. A line of thunderstorms began to develop east of the James River Valley into northwest Iowa early Monday morning, before changing to snow by mid to late morning. Snowfall totals from 4 to around 10 inches were reported. Highest snow accumulations were found west of the I-29 corridor, and along and north of Highway 14.

Very strong winds of 35 to almost 60 mph also affected the area, producing whiteout conditions, and considerable blowing snow. The peak wind gusts occurred along the Missouri River Valley, where Lake Andes, SD and Butte, NE reported 59 mph during the evening hours.

Storm Total Snowfall


GOES East Satellite Imagery (Airmass RGB) showing a nice storm structure as it moves south-southeast of the area during the morning hours of March, 6th.	Winter Weather Warnings and Advisories issued for this storm.