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: Tue, Apr 21, 2026 at 8:10:42 pm CDT

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Warming through the weekend -- daytime highs by Friday and Saturday in the mid 80s . We get a peek at rain chances Wednesday and Thursday, highest chance Friday and Saturday at 30%-50%.

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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	19:53	Overcast	10	69	60	73	E 6	-	30.17
Biloxi MS	19:55	Clear	10	72	56	56	SE 6	-	30.18
Gulfport MS	19:53	Clear	10	71	56	58	SSE 7	-	30.21
Hammond LA	19:55	Clear	10	69	59	69	E 3	-	30.20
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	19:53	Overcast	10	72	55	55	ESE 14	-	30.18
Slidell La	19:53	Clear	10	68	57	67	E 5	-	30.19

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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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