Heavy Rains from the Plains to the East; Fire Weather Risk in the Desert Southwest

Thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy to excessive rainfall and isolated flooding over portions of the Southern Plains through Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms will spread east into the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Mid Atlantic and Northeast. Dry conditions, combined with gusty winds will continue to support an elevated fire weather threat in the Desert Southwest. Read More >

The recent period of cold weather has accelerated ice development on inland lakes and the waters of Green Bay. Since the second week of December, ice has formed on Lake Winnebago and on the southern part of Green Bay.

Satellite animation from December 9 to December 18. Satellite imagery from UW-CIMSS.

The ice is still thin in spots, so officials are advising to use extreme caution when venturing out. Ice conditions on any lake can vary from location to location. Remember, even though it may look thick on the surface, moving water from streams, rivers, and springs can cause ice to form unevenly.

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Heavy Rains from the Plains to the East; Fire Weather Risk in the Desert Southwest

Ice Quickly Forming on Green Bay