Heavy Lake Effect Snow; Subfreezing Temperatures in the Eastern U.S.

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. The Arctic front will continue to bring increasing winds to the Northeast that will remain gusty. Subfreezing overnight low temperatures will be found as far south as the Gulf Coast. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Dec 29, 2025 at 11:30:19 pm CST

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Areas of snow and sleet have increased farther east. We are expecting temperatures to fall throughout the afternoon/evening, increasing travel concerns (especially on elevated surfaces). Exercise extreme caution if you must travel.

A storm system brings much colder temperatures, gusty winds, and an increased concern for winter weather over portions of our region later tonight through late Monday night. As of now, areas favored for snowfall remain in and near the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. Given the potential for a few inches of snow accumulation and strong winds in the mountains, a Blizzard Warning has been issued from later this evening through late Monday evening. the adjacent plains in southeast New Mexico, and the Upper Trans Trans Pecos. The Permian Basin may see some flurries. More information above! Stay tuned for the latest as this system evolves!

Curious to know how to measure and report snow? Here are six steps to obtain accurate and timely snowfall measurements.

Following what might be the coldest night so far this winter for most of the area, we'll see a warming trend in temperatures beginning Tuesday. However, even on Tuesday most places will struggle to rise above 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Heavy Lake Effect Snow; Subfreezing Temperatures in the Eastern U.S.

NWS Midland/Odessa