Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Northwest; Snow in the North-Central US

A prolonged atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall which may lead to widespread urban and river flooding, heavy mountain snow, along with gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest into the northern Rockies through much of the week. A clipper will bring a period of snow across the upper Midwest and the Great Lakes into Tuesday, before a stronger system bring more wintry impacts. Read More >

Winter Storm Watch

Cold Temperatures Tonight

Gale Watch on Lake Erie

Cold Temperatures Continue

A series of storm systems followed by lake and upslope effects will lead to a prolonged period of accumulating snow for parts of the region. The snow on Wednesday will mix with rain in some places.

Temperatures for most areas will be at least 15 degrees and even close to 20 degrees below normal.

Gale Watch in effect for Lake Erie from late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. Southwest winds to 35 knots and waves 9 to 12 feet are possible.

Cold temperatures will continue for at least the next two weeks. The long range forecast for the three to four week period shows a potential return to near normal temperatures.