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Arctic Air Mass Lingers for Areas of the East; Critical Fire Weather for the Plains; Active Weather Pattern for Hawaii

Arctic air lingers for the east, however, winds will slowly subside and a slow moderating trend starts during the week. Moisture continues to provide rainfall and higher elevation snow for the Pacific Northwest, northern California and northern Rockies through Monday. For the State of Hawaii, dangerous surf conditions with strong winds and heavy rainfall will impact the islands through Monday. 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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