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Heavy Snow Across the Northern Plains and Great Lakes; Strong Winds for the East

Travel conditions will be challenging across the northern Plains, Great Lakes and east coast through Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Heavy snow, blizzard conditions, for the upper Midwest and Great Lakes region through Thanksgiving to be followed by another strong storm for the Plains, Great Lakes and Northeast this weekend. Strong winds are expected with these systems adding to travel difficulties Read More >

Graphical HWO - Activation Necessity

This graphic specifies whether activation of storm spotters and emergency management personnel will be necessary during the period. It is designed to match the last statement in the standard text hazardous weather outlook product.

Activation Necessity
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Activation of storm spotters and EMA's is...
...not anticipated.
...possible.
...likely.
...requested or ongoing.