Critical Fire Weather Persists in the Southern High Plains; Snow in the Great Lakes into the Northeast

Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the central and southern High Plains today as gusty winds and dry conditions continue across the region. A clipper system will bring some lake effect snow to the Great Lakes and snow into the Northeast. Well above-average temperatures are expected to expand across much of the West, into the Plains states, and Southeast. Read More >

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2026: A clipper may bring snow to the Allegheny through this morning, with a few rain or snow showers possibly spilling east. Warmer weather will follow, but rain will become likely for some by Thursday.