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 >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Dec 31, 2025 at 6:54:25 pm CST

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A Warm Start to the New Year

Above normal temperatures are expected for the first few days of 2026. A cold front on Friday will bring a slight cool-down over the weekend, but temperatures will still be above normal behind the front. Expect highs mostly in the 60s and 70s and lows mostly in the 40s and 50s.

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

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