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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 >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Dec 27, 2025 at 3:18:13 pm CST

Much colder conditions will return Sunday night behind a cold front. Windy post-frontal conditions, gusting 30 to 40 mph. Secure loose holiday decorations Sunday before the front arrives. After locations experience heat index values in the upper 70s to mid 80s Sunday afternoon, the "feels like" temperatures will plummet into the the mid 20s to upper 30s Monday morning for many.
Unseasonably warm conditions will continue through Sunday. Much colder conditions will return Sunday night behind a cold front, and persist through Wednesday. Temperatures will warm to seasonal levels Thursday and Friday. Windy post-frontal conditions will produce wind chill values in the mid 20s to upper 30s Monday morning. A light freeze is forecast for some locations Tuesday and Wednesday. There is a low chance (10-40%) of showers along the cold front Sunday night into early Monday morning.
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