Tracking Late December Winter Storm Expected to Impact the Northern Plains through the Northeast U.S.

A winter storm system will rapidly intensify over the Midwest on Sunday and track through the Great Lakes on Monday. Periods of heavy snow are anticipated across the Upper Great Lakes late Sunday and continuing into Monday. At least 1/10 inch of ice accumulation is expected from a wintry mix across much of the interior Northeast U.S. starting Sunday afternoon. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Dec 28, 2025 at 1:16:32 am MST

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Heaviest snow will be focused over eastern areas on Monday with a slight chance of sleet or freezing rain mixing in. Snow totals should remain below 1" for most of the area.

With the arrival of cold air and brisk winds behind a front Monday AM, it will feel quite a bit colder than the actual temperature. Winds subside later on Monday with lower temperatures for Tuesday morning.

December 2025 was definitely warm... but how abnormal was this month so far? The El Paso Airport has continued to see above normal high temps throughout the month so far. Within the past week and a half temperatures have been way above normal.. anywhere from 10-20 degrees above the normal for Dec. But... I guess it does kinda checkout with us being in a La Nina pattern this winter. We're going to kill our streak of above avg warmth Monday due to a potent cold front pushing through.

Monday's wintry weather will result in slick road conditions, especially along US HWY 62/180 in Hudspeth County and through San Augustin Pass on US-70.

Medium chances of measurable snow for most of the area with Monday's system and low chances of 1" or more outside of far eastern areas.

We will see cooler temperatures on Sunday, but our highs will still be around 10°F above average. Our skies will be partly cloudy with northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph. A stronger cold front will move into the area after sunset Sunday night.

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Tracking Late December Winter Storm Expected to Impact the Northern Plains through the Northeast U.S.

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