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Snowy, Very Cold and Windy from the Northern Plains to Great Lakes; Critical Fire Weather in South Texas

Moderate to heavy lake effect snow is expected downwind of the Great Lakes, with the Chicago metro potentially receiving 6 to 12 inches of snowfall. A frigid airmass will bring very cold temperatures to the Central U.S. and Mississippi Valley today, migrating into the Eastern U.S. on Monday. Dry and windy weather will bring critical fire weather conditions to South Texas today. Read More >

2 inches of rain and melting snow causes flooding around Sandpoint. 100 people were stranded at Schweitzer Ski resort. Sand Creek reservoir, which provides 90% of Sandpoint's water supply, was ruined by debris. Bridges and power lines fell throughout Bonner and Boundary counties.