Midweek Clipper Ignites Snow, Lake Effect, and East Coast Risks
Midweek Clipper Ignites Snow, Lake Effect, and East Coast Risks
US · Published Jan 12, 2026
A clipper system will bring mixed precipitation to the Midwest, with potential for snow in higher elevations of New England and the Appalachians.
Lake-effect snow is expected around the Great Lakes, particularly in Michigan, northern Indiana, and Illinois.
The East Coast faces the risk of a larger winter storm as the clipper interacts with other weather systems; preparedness is key.
Fast-moving clipper brings mixed weather conditions
A fast-moving clipper system is set to bring a mix of weather conditions across the United States this week, starting with the Great Lakes region. Beginning Tuesday, the clipper will initiate weather patterns that could lead to a more significant winter storm later in the week.
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