Blizzard Conditions from the Central Plains to the Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

A Spring blizzard will move from the central High Plains to the Upper Midwest and western Great Lakes today into Thursday. The combination of heavy falling snow and strong winds will create snow-covered roads and near zero visibility at times. Gusty winds and dry conditions will continue critical fire weather today through Friday from southwestern Texas into the southern High Plains. Read More >

Last Update: 346 AM AKDT Wed Mar 19 2025

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Marine Zone Forecast


Synopsis: A series of lows will move across the Aleutian Chain and into the Gulf of AK will form a 978 mb low near the Pribilof Islands will move west through Thursday while weakening. High pressure builds over E Siberia tightening the gradient through the Bering Strait.

Today
N winds 15 kt.
Tonight
N winds 15 kt.
Thu
N winds 15 kt.
Thu Night
N winds 10 kt.
Fri
N winds 15 kt.
Fri Night
N winds 15 kt.
Sat
N winds 20 kt.
Sun
NW winds 15 kt.



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346 AM AKDT Wed Mar 19 2025
 
 

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