Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2026: Chilly conditions will persist today. A clipper may bring snow to the Allegheny Mountains late tonight into Wednesday morning, with a few rain or snow showers possibly spilling east. Warmer weather will follow, but rain will become likely areawide by Thursday.