NWS Predicts Fire Weather in Plains, Heavy Snow in Western Mountains

The National Weather Service has issued a forecast detailing contrasting weather conditions across the United States. Critical fire weather is expected across the High Plains due to gusty winds and very dry conditions, persisting through Thursday. Simultaneously, a Pacific storm system is projected to bring strong winds and heavy mountain snow to the Sierra Nevada and Northern Rockies. Heavy snowfall is anticipated to continue in the Northern Rockies through Thursday.