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Heavy Snow and Winds Across the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes

Areas of moderate to heavy snow and gusty to high winds are expected across the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes into the morning. Then, light to moderate snow, with locally higher amounts, will develop over parts of the Great Lakes, Central Appalachian, and Northeast into Saturday. Read More >

 
*** Please note that the record Temperature, rainfall, and snowfall data are preliminary and have not undergone final quality control by the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) Center for Weather and Climate. Information regarding the 1981-2010 Normals can be found at the NCEI's Climate Normals page. All Temperature data are in degrees Fahrenheit, while rainfall data (including both liquid and snow) are in inches.***
 
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Barrow Climate Records and Information
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Kotzebue Climate Records and Information
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Nome Climate Records and Information
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McGrath Climate Records and Information
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Bettles Climate Records and Information
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Big Delta Climate Records and Information
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