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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

An upper level storm system tracked east across the Plains and Iowa on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018, bringing widespread snow to eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri. Dry snow fell and covered the ground during the afternoon and evening.  Snowfall totals between 2 and 6 inches were common, with light winds. Locally higher amounts between 6 and 11 inches fell in a narrow line from Sigourney, IA, to just northeast of Galesburg, IL. 

 

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