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Tracking Atmospheric River in the Northwest U.S. and Clipper with Winter Weather in the Northeast U.S.

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to bring gusty winds, heavy rainfall which may lead to urban and river flooding with possible landslides, and heavy inter-mountain snow over the Pacific Northwest into the northern Rockies through Thursday. A clipper will cross the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. into Thursday with areas of moderate to heavy snow and mixed wintry precipitation. Read More >

 Winter 2015-2016 Events

  • February 24, 2016: Blizzard conditions in northwest IN and far eastern IL, with totals over a foot
  • January 9, 2016: Minor snow event brings 1" to 4" across northern Illinois
  • December 28, 2015: Sleet & freezing rain event; likely daily sleet record for Chicago
  • December 2, 2015: Minor snow event brings moderate snow & low visibility during morning rush hour
  • November 20-21, 2015: Second largest November snowstorm on record for Rockford & Chicago; totals up to 18" near WI stateline

 

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