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Firefighters were unable to access the line due to heavy snowfall, which posed an increased risk. Access to the line was also delayed Monday until the snow melted enough to safely gain proper access to the fire perimeter.

Four neighborhoods have been placed on pre-evacuation notice, including Tara J, Simonson Meadows, Aspen Acres, and the entire San Isabel area. However, due to recent snowfall over the fire area, those pre-evacuation statuses were expected to change Monday morning.

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"There was some accumulation on our roads that slowed traffic, which in turn, slowed our trucks," he told KDKA in a statement. "That being said, we were thoroughly prepared for this storm and have an experienced crew that knows how to handle a significant weather event like this one. When we have received reports of issues, we have been able to address them quickly and effectively."

Corn harvest in Minnesota has progressed more rapidly in the southwest and west central Minnesota, as well as adjoining areas of eastern South Dakota and western Iowa, with many farmers nearing completion harvest for the 2023 growing season. Corn harvest in the eastern half of Minnesota, especially in southeast Minnesota, eastern Iowa, and Wisconsin has been somewhat slower due to wetter field conditions and having crops that were a bit later maturing. The unexpected early wet snowfall in late October has greatly slowed corn harvest in many areas of North Dakota, northwest Minesota, and some portions of northern South Dakota. Normal planting dates in 2023, together with above normal growing degree units in the summer months in most areas, allowed most corn and soybeans to reach full maturity by the time of the first killing frost.

The test weight of the corn being harvested has also been a pleasant surprise this year, with most corn having a test weight of 56-59 pounds per bushel. The standard test weight when selling corn to grain markets is 56 pounds per bushel. Except for areas that were impacted by severe storms in the summer months or in recent weeks, the stalk strength of the corn has been fairly good this fall, which has resulted in very favorable harvest conditions. There could be some late season corn harvest challenges in the areas of North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota that received heavier amounts of snowfall in late October.

Fall tillage and manure applications have been occurring as soon as harvest is completed; however, those operations could be more challenging in many locations going forward, following the heavy rainfall and wet snowfall that have caused saturated topsoil conditions. This type of soil situation can make it difficult for quality tillage and may require leaving portions of fields without fall tillage or manure applications until next spring. In areas with more moderate rainfall, the added soil moisture has been beneficial for late fall tillage and manure application.

Early Saturday afternoon, the North Dakota Department of Transportation and the North Dakota Highway Patrol announced they are working to open roads that have been closed because of the storm. A statement said "main roads ... are continually being assessed. Progress has been slowed because of the continuing weather and vehicles that have been stranded on the roadway after individuals were rescued."

Carletta said winds were reported near 50 to 60 mph across the region Friday. The high winds paired with heavy snow also downed numerous trees. The weather service warned of the possibility earlier in the week because snowfall is able to accumulate more easily on trees still carrying leaves. Falling branches crushed power lines throughout the area, causing temporary shortages.

As Monday enters the afternoon hours, the winter weather that largely steered clear of Summit County has shifted into the county's northern reaches. Although not as severe as the weather that closed many schools and slowed commutes along Lake Erie, it has wreaked havoc near Richfield.

To prepare the roads in Ashtabula County for the snowfall, the Ohio Department of Transportation deployed nearly 20 plows as of 9 p.m. Monday night. As crews continue to clear the roads, ODOT reported on X that many of its plows are stuck in traffic.

A National Weather Service winter weather advisory remains in effect for Lorain, Summit, Portage and Trumbull counties until 7 p.m. Tuesday. One to four inches is expected in the region with more snowfall in the north.

This map depicts a reasonable lower-end snowfall amount for the time period shown on the graphic, based on many computer model simulations of possible snowfall totals. This lower amount is an unlikely scenario with a 9 in 10, or 90% chance that more snow will fall, and only a 1 in 10, or 10% chance that less snow will fall. This number can help serve as a lower-end scenario for planning purposes.

This map is the official NWS snowfall forecast in inches during the time period shown on the graphic. This snowfall amount is determined by NWS forecasters to be the most likely outcome based on evaluation of data from computer models, satellite, radar, and other observations.

This map depicts a reasonable upper-end snowfall amount for the time period shown on the graphic, based on many computer model simulations of possible snowfall totals. This higher amount is an unlikely scenario, with only a 1 in 10, or 10% chance that more snow will fall, and a 9 in 10, or 90% chance that less snow will fall. This number can help serve as an upper-end scenario for planning purposes.

This series of maps shows the probability (that is, the likelihood) that snowfall will equal or exceed specific amounts during the time period shown on the graphic. These forecasts are based on many computer model simulations of possible snowfall totals.

These tables show the snowfall forecast for individual locations, and provide the same information as the graphics on this web page, just shown in a different way. All of these values are valid for the same time period as depicted on the graphics.

The heaviest snowfall reported in the state Saturday was 35.5 inches in Gorham. Other totals included 32 inches in South Berwick, 30 inches in Westbrook, 27 inches in Saco, 24.5 inches in Hollis, 24 inches in Otisfield, 26.5 inches in Richmond and 25.5 inches in Lewiston.

The powerful winds and snowfall slowed repair crews during the height of the storm Saturday morning. In some cases, the company had to cut off power to ensure safety and wait until conditions eased to allow crews to make the repairs.

Sugarloaf in Carrabassett Valley recorded more than 10 inches of snow by early Saturday, said communications manager Ethan Austin. The ski area was busy, he said, although some skiers from coastal New England likely stayed home to deal with the record snowfall. 17dc91bb1f