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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 fast moving upper level wave brought a rare late March snow event to parts of Kansas for the last day of March. 2 to 4 inches of snow fell across parts of south central Kansas, including the Wichita area where 2.4 inches of snow fell. This was the 6th heaviest snowfall for this late in the season. Sunshine helped melt most of the snow by the early afternoon hours.

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Snow falling in West Wichita during the early morning hours of March 31st
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