Tracking Late December Winter Storm Expected to Impact the Northern Plains through the Northeast U.S.

A winter storm system will rapidly intensify over the Midwest on Sunday and track through the Great Lakes on Monday. Periods of heavy snow are anticipated across the Upper Great Lakes late Sunday and continuing into Monday. At least 1/10 inch of ice accumulation is expected from a wintry mix across much of the interior Northeast U.S. starting Sunday afternoon. Read More >

Dense Fog Advisory Through Noon

Thunderstorms Expected Late Tonight & Sunday AM

Wintry Weather Sunday and Sunday Night

Very Windy Sunday Into Monday

More dense fog has formed and will continue to form this morning. The fog will be dense in many locations with visibility reduced down to one quarter mile or less. Take precautions and prepare for longer than normal travel this morning. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect through noon today.

A storm system will bring a risk of thunderstorms to the area late tonight and into Sunday morning. The storms Sunday morning will have the potential to be strong with hail and damaging winds, especially along and south of the Highway 34 corridor. Locally heavy downpours will also be possible. A better chance for severe storms will occur to the south of the area.

Rain will change over to snow from west to east behind a strong cold front Sunday afternoon. There may be a brief period of wintry mix in the transition. The snow will last into Sunday night with light accumulations possible especially north of I-80. There may be 1 to 2 inches of snow accumulation along the Highway 20 corridor. Strong winds may produce blowing and drifting snow as well as sharply reduced visibility. There is also a concern for a flash-freeze occurring as temperatures drop quickly as the afternoon and evening progresses, making for another potential travel hazard. Stay tuned!

A strong cold front will usher in very windy conditions From Sunday afternoon through Monday. Winds may gust up to 50 mph especially late Sunday afternoon and evening when the highest wind gusts are expected. There may even by isolated gusts up to 55 mph!

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Tracking Late December Winter Storm Expected to Impact the Northern Plains through the Northeast U.S.

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