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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Plains; Increasing Severe Weather Chances for the Plains and Upper Midwest

A strengthening storm system will bring impactful weather to the much of Central U.S. over the next couple of days, including heavy snow in the northern Rockies, Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the Plains, and increasing severe weather chances from the central/southern Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

Precipitation has tapered to a mix of freezing drizzle and flurries. However, power outages continue and new outages are possible. Trees and tree limbs continue to fall and numerous roads are blocked and many roads remain icy and untreated. Travel this morning will be difficult to nearly impossible in many areas. See further details below: