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Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding Concerns in California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

An atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to lower elevations of California this week, and heavy snow to the Sierra Nevada mountains. Flash flooding, some of which may be locally considerable, will be a concern on the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains through Tuesday. Landslides, rockfalls and mudslides are possible in the Southern California mountains. Read More >

Overview

A spring storm system brought heavy snow and gusty winds to portions of the Black Hills, northeastern Wyoming, and western South Dakota from the evening of April 1st through April 2nd, 2020.

Before the snow began, thunderstorms occurred over southwestern and south central South Dakota. These storms had small hail and gusty winds. 

As temperatures cooled Wednesday night, rain changed to freezing rain and snow across the area. Icing resulted in slippery roads and hazardous travel. By Thursday morning, several inches of snow had fallen across the area. A couple locations received a foot of snow. Gusts over 50 mph were reported, which created blowing and drifting snow. Snow and blowing snow continued into the afternoon of April 2nd, finally diminishing by evening.

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Milkshake the goat, near Summerset (submitted by Holly)

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