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Weather Outlook for Saturday

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 07:56:35 EST
After the record breaking bitter cold over much of the eastern half of the nation, especially from the Midwest into the Northeast, a warming trend will take place over much of these same areas over the next couple of days. Lake effect snow east of Lakes Erie and Ontario will dissipate early this morning however snow will return with a clipper system approaching from the Upper Mississippi Valley. Light snow is falling over parts of the western Great Lakes And will spread eastward today, reaching New England by Sunday morning. Several inches of snow are expected from the Great Lakes region into the Northeast. Over the Pacific Northwest, ridging will dominate during the short range period. Temperatures will continue to be above average, except in valley locations where fog and stagnant air are expected to be present. Latest local weather forecasts, warnings, watches, and advisories...


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Snow spreading across the Great Lakes into Western New York

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:05:26 EST
A clipper will be moving east across the Great Lakes, accompanied by a low pressure system. This system will bring snow from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, across northern Wisconsin, and into lower Michigan and western New York by early Sunday. Snowfalls of 4 to 8 inches are possible across parts of Michigan into western New York. Details...


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Critical Fire Weather over southern California

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:15:47 EST
An area of high pressure will remain situated over the Intermountain West. This will continue to promote dry northeasterly winds across southern California. Temperatures will remain above normal with relative humidity values remaining below 20 Percent during the afternoon. Locally higher winds and gusts greater than 25 MPH will be possible. Details...


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D.C. Weather Forecast for Inauguration Day
Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:18:47 GMT
NOAA's National Weather Service is issuing its 7-day forecasts for the Washington region, including Inauguration Day. Details...



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