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Blizzard Conditions Are Forecast Across Parts of the Northern Plains and Upper Great Lakes

In the north-central U.S., a strong storm will continue to bring heavy snow and gusty to high winds over parts of the northern Plains and Upper Midwest tonight before moving across the Great Lakes with heavy lake effect snow Wednesday into Thanksgiving Day. Read More >

Graphical HWO - Activation Necessity

This graphic specifies whether activation of storm spotters and emergency management personnel will be necessary during the period. It is designed to match the last statement in the standard text hazardous weather outlook product.

Activation Necessity
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Activation of storm spotters and EMA's is...
...not anticipated.
...possible.
...likely.
...requested or ongoing.