Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 1:16:45 am PST

Watches, Warnings & Advisories

National Weather Service Seattle/Tacoma, WA

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High Pressure This Week

The Inland NW is heading into a stable weather pattern this week under a strong upper-level ridge. This will result in dry conditions, light winds, and persistent inversions. Areas of low clouds and fog will become common in the lowlands while the higher elevations experience increasing sunshine.