Fire Weather Conditions in the Northwest U.S.; Heavy Rain in the West and South-central U.S.

Extreme heat is waning over the Pacific Northwest. Dry, gusty winds, and isolated dry thunderstorms will bring critical fire weather to the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West. Heavy rain and thunderstorms continue across portions of the Great Basin, Rockies, and central/southern Plains into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and strong winds to southwest Alaska. Read More >

Cold Front Brings Snow to the Divide Mountains and Front Range through Monday

Snow has develop across portions of northern Colorado and northeast Utah and will continue to spread southward tonight. While most of the significant snow looks to stay on the eastern slopes and Front Range, the I-70 corridor from Vail to Vail Pass and northern and central Colorado mountains along the Divide will see impacts from this snow. The highest snowfall rates will occur this evening. The snow will impact the San Juans by early Monday morning with dry air behind it. For the northern Colorado mountains including the Elkhead and Park Ranges, expect 6 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts, while the central Colorado mountains including Vail Pass along I-70 can expect 4 to 8 inches. Dry air will filter in behind the front on Monday, however the next system will arrive quickly on its heels bringing more snow to the Divide Mountains on Tuesday.

Winter Weather Highlights in Effect

Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories

for the Colorado Mountains