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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 winter storm brought widespread snow to the region on December 8th and 9th, preceded by a brief period of freezing rain/drizzle. While light to moderate snow persisted for much of the evening and night, the region also experienced periods of heavy snow, including isolated thunder-snow, as rates exceeded 2-3 inches per hour at times. Snowfall totals ranged anywhere from 6 inches to around 10 inches of snow within the snow band, highest in and around Sioux Falls and surrounding communities. 

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The Snowfall Totals Across the Area  

 

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