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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

December 9-10, 2021, a strong winter storm tracked across the central Rockies and through much of eastern Wyoming, northern Nebraska, and southern South Dakota. The storm brought heavy snow to much of the Black Hills, especially central and southern portions, as well as southwest and south central South Dakota. Snowfall amounts of 8 to 15 inches were reported over much of southwest to south central South Dakota, with localized amounts to near 20 inches over eastern parts of Fall River County. Across northeast Wyoming, amounts of 4 to 10 inches were reported over southern portions, with the highest amounts generally in the Newcastle area. Snowfall amounts tapered off significantly to the north of Interstate 90, with little or no snowfall over northwest South Dakota.

Extent of Snow Cover (Satellite Image December 11, 2021 11am MST / Noon CST)

South of Edgemont, SD (Courtesy Margaret M.)
South of Edgemont, SD
Courtesy Margaret M.
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