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Tracking Atmospheric River in the Northwest U.S. and Clipper with Winter Weather in the Northeast U.S.

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to bring gusty winds, heavy rainfall which may lead to urban and river flooding with possible landslides, and heavy inter-mountain snow over the Pacific Northwest into the northern Rockies through Thursday. A clipper will cross the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. into Thursday with areas of moderate to heavy snow and mixed wintry precipitation. Read More >

Another round of snow is expected Thursday afternoon and evening. Snowfall amounts are low confidence at this time due to potential shift in storm track. In general, 1-3 inch snowfall amounts will be possible creating slick travel for the evening commute. In addition, a wintry mix may occur in southeast IA, northeast MO, and west central IL limiting snowfall totals.
Active week will continue with chance of light snow north tonight, followed by more snow Thursday and Saturday. Arctic air will move in Saturday night and Sunday, with single digit highs and dangerous wind chills in the -20 to -35 deg range in the morning!
Cold arctic air will bring much colder temperatures and dangerous wind chills Saturday night and Sunday to the region. Wind chills between -20 and -35 degrees are likely. Limit time spent out in the cold and cover all exposed skin on Sunday.