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Dangerous Cold Persists through Monday; Wintry Weather from the Northern Plains to the Great Lakes

Bitter cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills will persist from Florida to the Northeast through Monday. Daily record low temperatures are forecast across the Southeast and Florida, with some all-time February low temperature records possible across Florida. An Alberta clipper will spread wintry precipitation across the Northern Plains today and into the upper Great Lakes into tonight. Read More >

Overview

Early on April 11, 2020 a spring storm moved from southwestern Canada into the northern plains. Rain initially developed ahead of the system early Saturday morning. A cold front moved from northeast to southwest across the area Saturday, changing the rain to snow. Moderate to heavy snow fell Saturday night across the region, with 1-inch per hour snowfall rates at times. The snow tapered off quickly Easter Sunday morning, April 12, 2020.

2S Lead, SD courtesy Bill H.
2S Lead, SD
Courtesy Bill H.
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