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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

A heavy lake effect snowfall band moved into southeastern Wisconsin late Monday evening. The lake effect snowfall continued through Monday afternoon before the band shifted eastward out over Lake Michigan. The highest snowfall totals from this event occurred along the southeastern lakeshore counties (Kenosha, Racine and Milwaukee Counties) where the lake effect banding was most persistent. Snowfall totals within this area ranged from 10 to 16 inches along the lakeshore. There was a sharp cut off to the snowfall totals with locations north of Milwaukee and west of Interstate 41 reporting snowfall totals that ranged from 1 to 4 inches. 


 
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