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High-Impact and Far-Reaching Winter Storm Continues; Cold Expands and Persists

A major winter storm will shift its impacts into the Northeast U.S. with heavy snow through tonight while over the Mid-Atlantic, sleet and freezing rain will diminish. Extremely cold air behind the storm will prolong dangerous travel and infrastructure impacts. Sub-zero low temperatures are expected nearly every morning from the Northern Plains through the Ohio Valley and into the Northeast. 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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