Weather Report 03/12/2026

A fast-moving storm system is bringing heavy snow and strong winds to the Upper Great Lakes tonight. Areas of MN, WI, and the U.P. of MI may see 4–8 inches of snow with blowing snow and reduced visibility.

Very strong winds are expected today from the northern Rockies through the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, with gusts up to 70–80 mph possible.

In the central and southern High Plains (CO, KS, TX Panhandle, NM), warm, dry, and windy conditions are creating a critical fire weather risk.

The Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies (WA, OR, ID, western MT) will continue seeing heavy rain at lower elevations and heavy mountain snow, with several feet possible in the Cascades and surrounding ranges. Strong winds and blizzard conditions are possible in higher elevations.

Looking ahead, much warmer temperatures will build across the western U.S. into the weekend, with 60s–70s in the Great Basin, 70s–80s in northern CA, and 90s possible in southern CA and the Desert Southwest.

Drivers should expect strong winds, winter driving conditions in the Upper Midwest, and heavy rain/snow in the Northwest.

WYOMING

Warmer temperatures this afternoon with the strongest winds of the week through the evening hours. Light to moderate snowfall for western mountains and passes continue today as it spreads east to the Bighorns and Casper Mountain later this evening. 

NEBRASKA

High Wind Warnings are in effect for southeastern Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle, with the wind prone locations of Wyoming beginning this evening, overspreading the rest of the area into Thursday. Warnings will then linger into the weekend for southeast Wyoming as high winds continue.

Have a nice and safe day.