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 >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Jan 19, 2026 at 9:06:28 am CST

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The Week Ahead

A cold front brings below normal temperatures Monday and Tuesday. Temperatures return to near normal Wednesday and Thursday before an even stronger cold front arrives Friday. The cold front on Friday is currently expected to bring much cooler temperatures to the region by this weekend. However, exactly how cold it gets this weekend remains uncertain. Stay tuned for updates!

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

NWS Midland/Odessa