Snow Map for the Rockies
Light to moderate snowfall will settle over areas of the West along and westward from the Rockies though the day on Sunday.
Some of the heaviest snow will fall over the mountains and other high ground in Utah. Amounts will reach at least 6 inches along the rugged spine running from the Wasatch Range south to about the Arizona border.
Several inches of snow will fall in areas of eastern Utah and western Colorado.
In central Montana through Wyoming and eastern Idaho, amounts of a few inches will be fairly common through the day on Sunday.
Along with local roadways, major highways I-15, I-25, I-70, I-80, I-84 and I-90 will be subject to wintry driving conditions.
More Weather News
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Wintry Weather Returns to Southern Plains
Feb 12, 2012; 4:13 AM ET
Wintry weather is on tap for the southern Plains today with snow, sleet, freezing drizzle and even some ice.
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Amazing International Snowfall Pictures and Videos
Feb 11, 2012; 4:12 PM ET
AccuWeather Facebook fans share their pictures and video of the snowfall from Bosnia, England and Italy.
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No Explanation for Pennsylvania's Purple Squirrel
Feb 11, 2012; 4:05 PM ET
The third purple squirrel ever found was released back into the forest on Tuesday.
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Blast of Arctic Air to Follow Eastern Snows
Feb 11, 2012; 4:00 PM ET
A blast of arctic air will plow into the eastern part of the country tonight into Sunday behind a departing cold front.
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Buffalo Hockey Tournament: From Pond to Parking Lot
Feb 11, 2012; 3:52 PM ET
Event organizers made the call to cancel the on-water aspect of the tournament in late January when an absence of ice and expected continuance of mild weather.
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Cozy Up to Your Valentine as Arctic Air Plunges into the US
Feb 11, 2012; 3:44 PM ET
We have an exclusive snuggle index for Valentine's Day weekend as arctic air plunges across the eastern two-thirds of the nation.
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Freezing Temperatures Return to Florida Tonight
Feb 11, 2012; 3:32 PM ET
A blast of arctic air will lead to multiple nights of freezing temperatures along the Gulf Coast.
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Weekend Blizzard, Wind, Rain for Atlantic Canada
Feb 11, 2012; 1:19 PM ET
The storm set to brush parts of New England into this evening will hit head on into the Maritimes and Newfoundland tonight into Sunday.
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High Hopes for First Dutch Skating Marathon in 15 Years
Feb 11, 2012; 1:06 PM ET
"If they don't do it this year, who knows when it could happen again."
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Snow Squalls, Rapid Freezeup a Concern in the East
Feb 11, 2012; 10:40 AM ET
Two separate storm systems will continue to cause travel headaches from eastern Maine through Cleveland into tonight.
Daily U.S. Extremes
past 24 hours
| Extreme | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| High | 83° | Gila Bend, AZ |
| Low | -20° | Fosston, MN |
| Precip | 0.70" | Chatham, MA |
WeatherWhys®
The "Dead of Winter," the one-month period when normal temperatures reach their lowest levels, has come to an end for much of the United States. Some people may find it odd that the "Dead of Winter" does not encompass the darkest day of the year (the first day of winter). That is due to a seasonal lag in temperatures. More heat continues to be lost than is gained from the start of winter until this time of year.
This Day In Weather History
Savannah, GA (1899)
(12th-13th) 2 in. snowfall, one of 3 snowstorms in past 200 years that re- quired a ruler measurement.
Lake Placid, NY (1980)
Finally some snow. Just in time for the opening ceremonies at the Olympic town.
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