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 >

The forecast area will be dry through tonight under a ridge of high pressure. On Thanksgiving Day a storm system will move into the area from the west and is expected to bring significant snowfall to the mountains. Snowfall will begin around midday Thursday and is expected to continue into Friday morning with total accumulations of 3 to 6 inches in the high country of western Colorado. Another winter weather system is then expected to move into the area Friday evening and continue through Saturday with additional snowfall totals of 5 to 12 inches possible by Saturday evening in the higher mountain elevations of northwest and west-central Colorado. Drier weather will return to the area on Sunday.

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

Expect Snow Across the Mountains on Thanksgiving through Saturday