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Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

These photos were taken by an NWS Forecaster. They show the ice that had formed on Hangman/Latah Creek during the cold snap but has now broken up and floating downstream.

Ice breakup on Hangman Creek

Ice breakup on Hangman Creek

Ice breakup on Hangman Creek

Ice breakup on Hangman Creek