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Winter Weather Brings Dangerous Travel Conditions Across the Northern U.S.

Heavy lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes through early Saturday. Snow squalls with heavy snow and gusty winds will create dangerous travel in the Interior Northeast due to low visibility and slippery roads. A major winter storm will bring moderate to heavy, accumulating snow and gusty winds from the eastern Plains to the western Great Lakes today through Saturday. Read More >

Lake effect snow will continue to accumulate southeast of the eastern Great Lakes through tomorrow morning. A dry snow, that with a brisk west to northwest wind, will lend to blowing and drifting across open areas.
Shoveling heavy, wet snow can put a big strain on the heart. Slow down and take frequent breaks.