Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Winter 2017-2018 Events

2017-2018 Meteorological Winter Summary: Up and down winter finishes near normal

April 14-15, 2018: Late season ice in far northern Illinois

April 8-9, 2018: First 2+" April Snow Since 2009

March 24, 2018: Heavy late season snow across northwest and central Illinois

February 3-11, 2018: Record-reaching nine straight days with measurable snow highlighted by a winter storm

January 24, 2018: Morning freezing drizzle event creates treacherous travel conditions

January 23, 2018: Early morning burst of snowfall in the far northern Chicago suburbs

January 14-16, 2018: A 3-7" snow event across the area, followed by lake effect snow including 8" in Porter County

January 7, 2018: Widespread light freezing rain and drizzle event

December 26, 2017-January 6, 2018: Bitter cold stretch; nearly two weeks remaining below 20°

December 29, 2017: 3-5" across southern areas

December 24, 2017: Christmas Eve snow of a few inches

December 11, 2017: Brief but moderate to heavy snow band moves over during late day commute

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Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

2017-2018 Winter Events