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Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Overview

A strong low-pressure system brought heavy snow and very gusty winds to northeastern Wyoming and western South Dakota Christmas Day of 2016. Before the snow, some areas experienced freezing rain and sleet, creating a layer of icing. Generally, 4 to 12 inches of snow fell across the forecast area, with the highest amounts across northwestern SD, northeastern WY, and the Black Hills. Strong winds up to 72 mph created blowing snow, resulting in blizzard conditions across much of the area, even after the snow stopped falling. Many places had drifts several feet high. 

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