Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Mid-Atlantic; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Scattered strong to severe storms, excessive rainfall, and flooding are expected across parts of the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast today. Flood Watches are in effect. Heat will continue to impact the West today. Heat advisories are in effect for portions of the Intermountain West; and Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect for portions of Arizona and southeast California. 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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