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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 >

Overview

A large winter storm brought rain and dense, wet snow to the region Sunday March 14th through Monday March 15. The same system brought significant snowfall to the front range of the Rocky Mountains and severe weather to the Southern Plains. Precipitation started off as rain for many areas March 14th before gradually changing over to all snow by that night and then ending the morning of March 15th. Snow was heavy at times with snowfall rates between 1-2 inches observed in many areas. A daily record for rainfall was set at Sioux City and daily snowfall records were set at Sioux Falls and Huron during this event. 

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Storm Total Snowfall From March 14-15th
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