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Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Dec 29, 2025 at 11:50:33 am PST

Please check out these tips and make preparations as precipitation is slated to return to the forecast mid to late week, heaviest on Friday.
Highs in the upper 40s to 50s across the Central Valley with cooler temperatures south of Interstate 80 where dense fog lingers or over higher terrain.

 

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