SNOFLO

March 15 2026

Latest News

- **Nebraska Wildfires**: Extensive wildfire damage has been reported across central and western Nebraska, with over 464,000 acres scorched. These fires have prompted emergency declarations and inter-agency collaboration, including crews being deployed from Omaha, Lincoln, and Columbus to assist in battling the flames. The situation remains critical as the magnitude of the wildfires overwhelms responders.

- **Western U.S. Wildfire Risk**: Gusty winds and low humidity are contributing to a critical wildfire risk across parts of the Western United States. Reports of a new wildfire in Los Angeles County emphasize the heightened threat.

- **Severe Weather in Hawaii**: A rare Kona Storm has brought significant chaos to Hawaii with historic flooding, mudslides, and power outages affecting 111,000 customers. Evacuation warnings and advisories have been issued for parts of Lahaina due to flooding, and residents and visitors are urged to stay indoors.

- **Midwest Snowfall**: Heavy snowfall continues across the Midwest, with predictions suggesting a record one-day March snowfall for Wausau. The storm system is expected to move east, bringing snowfall and blowing snow conditions across the region.

- **Flooding in the Pacific Northwest**: The Inland Northwest, including Pullman and Moscow, is experiencing high water levels and flooding due to rain and snowmelt. Local governments are responding to the situation, with flooded areas negatively affecting businesses and residences.

- **Avalanche Warnings and Advisories**: The Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center has issued moderate danger warnings for regions such as the Salt River and Wyoming Ranges, indicating heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features. The Flathead Avalanche Center has marked considerable danger for the Flathead Range, Swan Range, and Whitefish Range, highlighting the need for careful snowpack evaluation and conservative decision-making.

- **Reservoir and River Flow Conditions**: Reservoir levels across the U.S. show varying conditions, with some, like Lake Winnipesaukee at Weirs Beach, below average levels, while others like Prompton Reservoir in Pennsylvania are above average. River flows are also fluctuating, with significant high streamflow reported in regions like Old Shawneetown, IL-KY, and Jacksonville, Florida.