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Above Average Temperatures in the West; Winter Weather Returns to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes

Well above average temperatures will continue across the West this week, potentially breaking some daily high temperature records. A storm system dropping south out of Canada will bring a wintry mix to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes Tuesday, pushing into the Central Appalachians and interior Northeast on Wednesday. Read More >

Overview

On February 24th through 25th, 2020, an elongated area of low pressure moved slowly from eastern Montana through South Dakota. Significant moisture was ingested into the system, resulting in moderate to heavy snow across northeastern Wyoming into western South Dakota. Upslope-enhanced snow developed over the northern and northeastern Black Hills and foothills, where up to 31" of snow fell over two days. Several inches of snow fell on the surrounding plains. Thankfully, strong winds weren't much of an issue with this storm, although some breezy northerly winds created some patchy blowing snow and reduced visibility at times. 

Deer Mountain courtesy Cathy E.
Deer Mountain
Courtesy Cathy E.
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