Rain Expected Over Snow As Low Moves Into Plains, Midwest
• A low-pressure system will bring rain instead of snow to the Northern Plains and Midwest due to warmer air.
• Winter weather alerts are in effect for parts of North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota, with possible blizzard conditions.
• Temperatures will drop sharply in areas like Bismarck, North Dakota, potentially leading to icy conditions.
Warmer air brings rain to Northern Plains
A fast-moving low-pressure system is expected to move from the northwest into the Northern Plains and Midwest on Wednesday, bringing rain instead of snow due to warmer air. This change in precipitation type is attributed to a shift in air temperature, which is expected to rise as the low-pressure system advances. The existing snowpack in these regions may become slushy as the rainfall melts it, posing potential challenges for travel and infrastructure.
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