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Critical to Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains; Heavy Snow in the Northern Rockies

Gusty winds and very dry conditions will lead to a critical to extremely critical fire weather threat over portions of the Central and Southern Plains Thursday. Critical fire weather continues through Friday. Moderate to heavy mountain snow and strong winds will expand into the Northern Rockies Thursday, then into Colorado by Friday. Up to a foot of snow accumulation is possible. Read More >

San Joaquin Valley, CA

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Last Map Update: Wed, Apr 16, 2025 at 6:38:17 pm PDT

Total Snowfall - Best Case/Worst Case
Wind Advisory for Mojave Slopes
Lightning Safety
Only snow in the high Sierra with any afternoon or evening precipitation. The most likely scenario at 8,000-10,000 feet will be a rain/snow mix with accumulating small hail, with isolated thunderstorms. Beware of the dangers of lightning!
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The upcoming pattern to round out the week will bring a favorable chance for increased wind gusts in the Mojave Slopes tonight through Friday morning. A Wind Advisory has been issued for the area due to expected winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Affected travel routes include California Highways 14, 58, and 178 and US Highway 395.
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Isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and early this evening in the Sierra Nevada from Yosemite National Park southward to Sequoia National Park. Thunderstorms will be possible again across the Sierra Nevada on Thursday and will be possible in the Sierra Foothills as well on both days.
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