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Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Overview

The first widespread snowfall of the winter season resulted in several inches of accumulation across much of the area during the evening hours of November 16th and early morning of the 17th. The highest totals occurred across northeast Iowa int parts of southeast Minnesota, where totals of 3 to 4 inches were reported.

The highest report received came from Postville, IA near the Allamakee-Clayton County border, where 4.4" of new snow occurred.

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Summary of snowfall totals 
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