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Heavy Great Lakes Snow through Friday; Extreme Cold and Potential for Major Winter Storm Late Week into this Weekend

Multiple clipper systems will bring cold temperatures and enhance lake-effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures accompanied with gusty winds that may lead to dangerous wind chills beginning in the Northern Plains Thursday before expanding to the South and East. An expansive winter storm will start Friday in the Southern Rockies/Plains and Mid-South. Read More >

December 12-13, 2010
Snow Event

Snow developed across the region during the morning hours of Sunday, December 12th as a strong low pressure system moved through the Great Lakes. The snow continued into Sunday night before tapering off during the morning hours of Monday, December 13th. Much of the area saw 2 to 4 inches. Heavier amounts of up to 6 inches fell in areas between Dayton and Cincinnati. Additionally, westerly winds of 10-20 mph with higher gusts caused blowing and drifting of the snow.