Winter Storm in the Central Appalachians through the Northeast; Heavy Snow in the Great Basin and Rockies

A winter storm will impact the central Appalachians to the Northeast through the night. Accumulating snow is expected for interior New England and the northern Mid-Atlantic. Scattered showers and occasional thunderstorms will persist across Florida and the Southeast coast. Locally heavy mountain snow is expected in the Great Basin and Rockies over the next couple of days. Read More >

Drought Information

Drought conditions are redeveloping across western North and Central Texas in response to the growing rainfall deficit through late summer and early fall. Though October is climatologically the wettest month of the year, the current outlooks for the next 1-3 months favor below normal precipitation making the development/expansion of drought conditions increasingly likely.

Current Drought Conditions

U.S. Drought Monitor

Fire Danger

With winter dormancy ongoing, any extended period without precipitation could reignite wildfire concerns. The days with the greatest potential for fire initiation and spread are those that are sunny and warm with low humidity and breezy winds. This potential will diminish with the onset of the spring growing season.

Even if a formal burn ban is not in effect for your area, it is still important to be vigilant about fire usage. Avoid open flames near dry vegetation, and assure all coals and embers are fully extinguished.

The Keetch-Byram Drought Index is a drought statistic specifically designed to assess fire danger.

Drought Links

National Integrated Drought Information System

National Drought Mitigation Center

Drought Impact Reporter

Precipitation Estimates

Lake Levels

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