Winter Returns Across the Northern Tier; Record Warmth for the Southwest

A large high pressure system will usher in cold air for this first day of March across the northern Plains, Great Lakes, Northeast and mid-Atlantic. Some wintry precipitation may evolve across the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic through Monday. Meanwhile, record warmth will spread across the Southwest, southern Plains through early this week. Read More >

RED FLAG WARNINGS in effect for much of Western Colorado and Portions of Northeastern Utah from 10 am to 10 pm Friday

Temperatures will be cooler today but humidity will remain low, which when combined with windy conditions will result in a high fire danger for areas with dry vegetation. Existing fires and new fire starts will be very difficult to control. Any kind of open burning is strongly discouraged.

Red Flag Warnings

Valid from 10 AM to 10 PM Friday