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Snowy, Very Cold and Windy from the Northern Plains to Great Lakes; Critical Fire Weather in South Texas

Moderate to heavy lake effect snow is expected downwind of the Great Lakes, with the Chicago metro potentially receiving 6 to 12 inches of snowfall. A frigid airmass will bring very cold temperatures to the Central U.S. and Mississippi Valley today, migrating into the Eastern U.S. on Monday. Dry and windy weather will bring critical fire weather conditions to South Texas today. Read More >

A wet and warm storm system will continue to bring widespread rain to lower elevations and snow to the higher mountains of eastern Utah and western Colorado today. The only significant snow accumulation will be above 9,500 feet where Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect until 6 PM MDT tonight for the mountains of western Colorado. Conditions clear out tonight as a weak ridge of high pressure builds over the region.

 

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Winter Weather Advisories in effect through

6 PM Friday for areas above 9500 feet elevation. For the latest advisories, click here:

 

Forecast Snowfall Through Sunday

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