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Critical to Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains; Heavy Snow in the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin

Strong winds and very dry conditions will promote critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions across portions of the Southern Plains, especially across eastern New Mexico and far western Texas. Heavy high elevation mountain snow will continue in the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin through Monday, with 1 to 2 feet of snow expected. Read More >

Peak wind gusts around the region.
The February review is in - the month finally broke the 214 day dry spell, with 0.57 inches of rain falling. The month also ended up well above normal for temperatures, with the average monthly temperature running 4.4 degrees above normal, making it the 3rd warmest February in our record dating back to 1937.