Lake Effect Snow in the Lower Great Lakes; Unsettled Pattern in the Pacific Northwest

Lake-effect snow will continue downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through Friday. Lake Effect Snow Warnings have been issued. In the Western U.S., rain and higher elevation snow will continue over the Great Basin through Friday. A front will move over the Pacific Northwest this afternoon and produce light rain and higher elevation snow over the Cascades through Saturday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Feb 12, 2026 at 3:36:46 pm CST

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Low Severe Risk Friday

Rain/Storms Friday

A Marginal (1/5) severe weather risk for much of west Texas and far southeast New Mexico on Friday. The main threats for the strongest storms will be hail up to the size of quarters and heavy rainfall late Friday afternoon and evening. Cannot rule out localized flash flooding, especially for areas across the northern Permian Basin.

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Lake Effect Snow in the Lower Great Lakes; Unsettled Pattern in the Pacific Northwest

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