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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 >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Nov 25, 2025 at 7:58:33 pm CST

Our next storm system will impact the region this weekend with multiple rounds of rain to start Friday into Saturday. Saturday night, a strong cold front looks to move through the area from north to south, bringing in well below normal temperatures for this time of year. Many will see highs in the 40s for the start of next week, with morning lows potentially into the upper 20s!
After a chilly start of the day with lows in the 30s and 40s, dry and pleasant weather conditions are expected on Thanksgiving Day with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. Light east-southeast winds with mostly sunny skies!
A cold front will push through the region tonight, bringing in much cooler air from the north. Temperatures will be below average tomorrow with highs largely in the mid to upper 50s. Dry air will keep any precipitation well away from the area. Winds will be breezy and out of the north at 15-25 mph.

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