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Cold Temperatures for the Eastern U.S.; Lake Effect Snow in the Great Lakes; Heavy Rain in the Pacific Northwest

Cold temperatures will continue across much of the eastern U.S. into today. Heavy lake effect snow continues into today east of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Two Pacific cold fronts will cross the Pacific Northwest early this week followed by another atmospheric river. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through midweek, with the potential for renewed urban and river flooding. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Dec 15, 2025 at 6:40:22 pm CST

It will be cold again overnight with low temperatures in the teens and 20s. But warmer weather is on the way this week.
Latest Climate Prediction Center's 8-14 Day Outlook trends likely warmer and leaning drier than climatically normal going into late December.

Local Weather History For December 15th...
A three-day snowstorm ended on this date in 1987. Snowfall totals
were generally up to 4 inches across northern and central Oklahoma,
with a whopping 16 inches measured at Helena, in Alfalfa County.

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