Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Apr 22, 2026 at 5:06:18 am CDT

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Warming into the weekend -- daytime highs by Friday and Saturday in the lower and middle 80s . We get small rain chances today and Thursday, increasing to 40 to 60 percent by Saturday.

Showers Possible through Sunday, What to Expect? Scattered to numerous showers, mainly in the afternoon and evening hours. Total amount less than an inch (not much help for the drought!). When Will it Rain? Highest chances Saturday (40-60%) Driving Safety It has been awhile since it rained in some areas, so oils can build up on the roadways. Rain on top of the oils can be slippery and lead to loss of traction! Allow for increased stopping distances!

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Location	Time (CDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Baton Rouge LA	04:53	Partly Cloudy	10	62	59	89	ENE 5	-	30.13
Biloxi MS	04:55	Overcast	10	64	57	76	ENE 5	-	30.12
Gulfport MS	04:53	Clear	10	62	57	83	NNE 3	-	30.14
Hammond LA	04:55	Mostly Cloudy	10	63	59	87	CALM	-	30.15
Houma LA	18:47	Clear	7	71	57	60	E 10	-	30.20
McComb MS	09:53	Overcast	10	68	66	93	SSE 8	-	30.11
New Orleans LA	04:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	67	58	72	ENE 5	-	30.13
Slidell La	04:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	60	58	92	NE 5	-	30.13

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Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

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