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Heavy Precipitation for the West; Record Warmth Spreads Across Center of Nation

Moisture from the Pacific will stream into Northern California, producing rain this weekend, increasing to heavy rain during Sunday. Excessive rainfall over parts of Northern California later Sunday into Monday morning could lead to numerous flash flooding events. Meanwhile, record warmth is forecast to spread across the Plains this holiday week. Read More >

WFO Buffalo Areas of Greatest Snowfall Rate Graphics

Graphical display of hourly snowfall rate threat for next 50 hours.

Low rate is Less than 0.5 inches per hour

Medium rate is 0.5 to 1.5 inches per hour

High rate is Greater than 1.5 inches per hour

For a tiled display of all forecast hours, with clickable images for enlargement, try the Snowfall Rate Tiles page.

Snowfall Rate