Wintry Weather Brings Cold and Snow Across the Great Lakes and Northeast
Wintry Weather Brings Cold and Snow Across the Great Lakes and Northeast
US · Published Jan 20, 2026
Heavy lake-effect snow will continue through midweek in areas near the Great Lakes, potentially accumulating 2 to 3 feet in some locations.
A clipper system from Canada is expected to bring more snow to the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa, Great Lakes, and Northeast.
Dangerously low wind chills, reaching 20 to 30 below zero, pose a risk of frostbite and hypothermia in northern areas.
Cold air and snow affect Upper Midwest
A significant winter weather pattern is currently impacting large portions of the United States, with cold air and snow affecting the Upper Midwest, Great Lakes, and interior Northeast. Residents in these regions should prepare for potentially hazardous conditions as heavy lake-effect snow is expected to continue through midweek.
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