National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Major Winter Storm Ongoing in the Upper Midwest; Severe Weather Tonight from the Mid-South to the Ohio Valley

A major winter storm will continue to bring blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall, icing, and strong winds through Monday across the Upper Midwest and Upper Great Lakes. A line of storms will be capable of producing widespread damaging winds, tornadoes, and some large hail from the Mid-South to the Ohio Valley and the Southeast through tonight, moving into the Mid-Atlantic Monday. Read More >

Much warmer weather will move into the area today and remain for the rest of the week. The warmest days will be Friday and Saturday, with highs in the 70s to low 80s. Northwest winds will accompany the warmer temperatures, bringing gusts to 40 to 55 mph especially across the western South Dakota plains. A Wind Advisory has been issued for this afternoon.
Warm temperatures, dry air, and gusty winds will result in elevated fire weather conditions for the rest of the week. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for Wednesday afternoon.