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Frigid Airmass to Bring Significantly Colder Temperatures; Heavy Lake-effect Snow; Fire Concerns Across the Central Gulf Coast

A frigid cold airmass will bring significantly colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the country early this week. Temperatures will tie or break many records across the Southeast through tonight. Moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue downwind of the Great Lakes. Gusty winds and dry conditions will support an elevated fire weather threat across the Central Gulf Coast. Read More >

The average temperature of 32.6 degrees at International Falls through the first 7 days of December ranks as the warmest such period on record. The average temperature for the same period is 14.7 degrees. Non continuous weather records at International Falls began in 1897 with a total of 86 Decembers on record.