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Active Spring Like Pattern Across the Eastern Half of the Country

The second storm will track across central and eastern portion of the country this weekend. Heavy wintry precipitation will affect the northern Plains to the upper peninsula of Michigan. Severe thunderstorms are expected along and ahead of the cold front, where very large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are possible from the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valleys to southern Plains. Read More >


What is the probability of a white Christmas? Using 1981-2010 data from long-running weather stations, the historical probability is shown on the map. This year, the probability of a white Christmas (at least an inch of snow on the ground Christmas morning) is almost certain in Michigan. However, a big snowmelt could begin later on Christmas Day and continue into part of Monday.

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