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Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic; Heavy Rain Returns to California

Lake effect snow will continue through Friday bringing significant snowfall to areas east to southeast of the Great Lakes. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel this evening and overnight across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Upstate New York. Heavy rain will bring another flash flooding threat for southern California New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Light snow will increase in coverage and intensity this afternoon as it moves from central WI into southern WI. Localized slick spots on untreated roads are expected.
Light snow will develop again late this morning and continue through the afternoon, tapering off through the evening commute. Slick conditions on untreated roads and surfaces and around 1" of accumulation are expected, especially across southwestern to south-central Wisconsin.
Snow will spread southeastward today, tapering off into the evening commute. A low potential for patchy freezing drizzle has also developed, generally ahead of and behind the snow band.