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Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Overview

A 2-day snowfall event brought 3 to 6 inches of snow to areas along and east of the Highway 61 corridor December 10 and 11. Some parts of northwest Illinois saw 6 to 8 inches.

Regional Snowfall Map
Local Storm Report Snowfall Analysis, Courtesy: Iowa Environmental Mesonet

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