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Powerful Winter Storm from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Ohio Valley

A rapidly-intensifying storm is expected to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions, and icing from the Upper Midwest through the Great Lakes and Northeast. Scattered severe thunderstorms may produce severe/damaging wind gusts and a couple of tornadoes across parts of the Midwest and lower Ohio Valley through the evening. Arctic air will expand across the central and southern U.S.. Read More >

Light snow is expected to start this morning and continue through much of the day. Accumulations will be light overall but minor impacts to roadways and untreated surfaces are possible. Snow chances decrease through the afternoon with dry and cold conditions expected by tonight.
Light snow will spread across the area today with accumulations up to an inch. Then colder air moves into the region tonight, with wind chills falling as low as -20. Coldest day this week will be New Years, with a slow warming trend into the weekend.
Colder air and wind chills move into the area tonight, with wind chills falling to around -5 to -10 below zero by midnight. Make sure to wear appropriate clothing if you're out and about tonight!