Another powerful winter storm cycle sweeps across the U.S.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service produces this weekly report using data and products from the National Water and Climate Center and other agencies. The report focuses on seasonal snowpack, precipitation, temperature, and drought conditions in the U.S.

High winds, extreme cold, and heavy snow have been impacting a large section of the U.S. beginning February 21. Blowing and drifting snow closed major highways throughout the central Plains and caused over 1 million reported power outages and thousands of cancelled or delayed flights. Meanwhile, temperatures around 80°F have been reported in the southeastern U.S. on February 22, as California braces for another predicted winter storm. Mountain snowpacks throughout the West continue to increase from these recent storm events, enhancing winter recreation conditions and potentially providing more streamflow and runoff in the spring and summer.  Open report>>