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 >

Flash Freeze Possible this Morning

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Breezy this AM

[7:30 A.M. Wednesday, January 14, 2026] Early morning wind-whipped snow showers are providing brief bouts of low visibility, especially in northwest Illinois, along with causing wet roads that are susceptible to quickly freezing as temperatures drop through mid-morning. The pink-shaded area highlights the greatest area of concern for this, mainly over northwest Illinois. Allow extra travel time and use heightened caution in and near this area.

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

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