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Heavy Lake Effect Snow; Subfreezing Temperatures in the Eastern U.S.

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. The Arctic front will continue to bring increasing winds to the Northeast that will remain gusty. Subfreezing overnight low temperatures will be found as far south as the Gulf Coast. Read More >

Multiple rounds of snow showers are expected over the coming week. The first will be Monday night into Tuesday Morning where there will be light lake effect snow showers primarily impacting central Ohio, north of I-70. Light accumulations, generally around 1 inch. Then from Tuesday night into Wednesday Morning, light lake effect snow showers primarily impacting central Ohio, north of I-70. Light accumulations, generally around 1 inch. Finally, Wednesday Night into Thursday Morning (New Year's Eve), widespread snowfall expected, generally bringing 1-2 inches area wide.