Winter Storm Ursula Will Bring Snow To Great Lakes, Northeast (FORECAST)

April 3,2016
Winter Storm Ursula was named Sunday afternoon when the National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings covering more than 2 million people, meeting the population criteria.
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Winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories have been issued from Michigan to southern New England for Sunday night into Monday. Most areas will see light to moderate snow, with some areas possibly receiving 5 to 8 inches through Monday.

Winter Alerts

Ursula is currently bringing to parts of the the Great Lakes region and the snow will continue to spread east overnight into Monday.

Current Radar and Conditions

Winter Storm Ursula is part of a series of clipper systems impacting the Midwest and Northeast. The first clipper system brought snow and powerful winds to parts of the Midwest and Northeast regions Saturday into Sunday morning. Winds gusted over 60 mph in some areas, downing many trees and knocking out power to thousands in parts of those regions. Two people died and several people were injured, mainly due to falling trees on cars and homes/buildings. For full details on the impacts of that first clipper, go to the link below.
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Winter Storm Ursula Forecast

With the cold air in place, more snow is expected in parts of the Upper Midwest, Great Lakes and Northeast. Winds will be gusty at times, although winds are not expected to be as strong as this weekend.
(FORECASTS: Green Bay | Cleveland | Boston)

• Sunday: Low pressure will bring snow to the Upper Midwest and northern Great Lakes during the day.
• Sunday night-Monday: Snow spreads from the northern Great Lakes to Upstate New York, northern Pennsylvania and New England.
• Accumulations: A narrow corridor will see up to 6 inches of total snow from southern New York to southern New England, though the majority of locations will see 1 to 3 inches.
• The Monday morning commute will likely be impacted by the snow in Albany, New York, Boston, and Hartford, Connecticut.
• A rare April flash freeze is also possible in southern New England on Monday, which could create slippery conditions for the evening commute.

Sunday Night's Forecast

Monday's Forecast

Below is our snowfall forecast for Winter Storm Ursula through Monday. The best chance for seeing an additional 6 inches is in a very narrow corridor from northern Michigan to southern New York and southern New England.

Snowfall Forecast

The name Ursula is a character from William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, derived from the Latin word for a female bear, ursa.
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Weather Underground National Forecast for Sunday,April 3,2016

By: nationalsummary , 10:00PM,GMT on April 2,2016




 

Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday,April 3,2016

An area of low pressure will transition across the Northeast on Sunday, while a separate system develops over the upper Mississippi Valley.

A fast moving low pressure system will shift northeastward across the Northeast and southeast Canada. This system will pack strong, gusty winds and light to moderate precipitation. A mixture of rain and snow can be expected across the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England. By Sunday afternoon, this system will drift over the western Atlantic and southeast Canada.

Another system will move east southeastward from the northern Plains to the northern Ohio Valley. A swath of moderate to heavy snow will develop along the northern periphery of this low pressure area, affecting much of the upper Midwest, northern Pennsylvania and western New York. Rainy conditions can be expected along the southern periphery of this system, stretching from northern Illinois to the central Ohio Valley. In addition, arctic air will settle in across the northern tier of the country, extending from eastern North Dakota to New England.

A dry weather pattern will prevail across most areas west of the Mississippi River. Temperatures will rise 5 to 15 degrees above normal over much of the Southwest. A Pacific frontal system will bring chances of light rain and high elevation snow to parts of Pacific Northwest, the northern Great Basin and the upper Intermountain West on Sunday.

This Date in Weather History for April 3,2016 from weatherforyou.com

Weather History
For Sunday,April 3,2016

 

 

 

 

 

1955 - Record snows fell in north central Wyoming and south central Montana. Billings MT received a storm total of 42.3 inches, and on the 4th reported a record snow depth of 35 inches. Sheridan WY established a 24 hour snowfall record of 26.7 inches. (2nd-4th) (The Weather Channel)

1974 - A "Super-Outbreak" of tornadoes ravaged the Midwest and the eastern U.S. Severe weather erupted early in the afternoon and continued through the next day. Severe thunderstorms spawned 148 tornadoes from Alabama to Michigan, most of which occurred between 1 PM (CST) on the 3rd and 1 AM on the 4th. The tornadoes killed 315 persons, injured 5300 others, and caused 600 million dollars damage. Alabama, Kentucky and Ohio were especially hard hit in the tornado outbreak. One tornado destroyed half of the town of Xenia OH killing 34 persons. Another tornado, near the town of Stamping Ground KY, produced a path of destruction a record five miles in width. A tornado raced through Guin AL at a speed of 75 mph. Two powerful tornadoes roared across northern Alabama during the early evening hours, killing fifty persons and injuring 500 others. Some rescue vehicles responding to the first tornado were

1987 - A storm in the southeastern U.S. produced a trace of snow at Mobile, AL, one inch at Jackson MS, and two inches at Meridian MS, the latest snow of record for those three locations. Birmingham AL received seven inches of snow, and up to nine inches was reported in northeast Alabama. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987) (The National Weather Summary)

1988 - A wind gust to 114 mph was clocked at Ann Arbor, MI, during a tornadic thunderstorm. Thunderstorms in Michigan and Indiana spawned five tornadoes that Easter Sunday, and also produced golf ball size hail. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)

1989 - Thunderstorms produced severe weather from the Southern Plains to the southern and central Appalachians. The thunderstorms spawned twenty tornadoes, including one which caused eight million dollars damage at Fort Branch IN. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)

1990 - Rain and snow prevailed in the northeastern U.S., with snow reported in New York State. Boston MA was soaked with 2.91 inches of rain during the day and night, and up to half a foot of snow blanketed the hills of Steuben County NY that Tuesday night. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)

2008 - An EF-1 tornado knocks down numerous tress and powerlines, destroys homes in Leawood and Cammack Village and passes directly over the Little Rock National Weather Service office. Six tornados were confirmed in central Arkansas, but no fatalities were reported.

Damaging winds to whip across northeastern US this weekend

By Brett Rathbun, AccuWeather.com Meteorologist

April 2,2016; 9:33PM,EDT

 

 

Strong winds will accompany a push of winterlike air across the northeastern United States into Sunday.
"Winds gusting between 40 and 60 mph can knock down trees and tree limbs and could lead to sporadic power outages into Sunday," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski said.
After blasting the mid-Mississippi and Ohio valleys on Saturday, the strongest winds will occur from portions of Ohio to the mid-Atlantic and New England into Sunday.
More than 24,000 FirstEnergy and Kentucky Utilities Company customers were without power in Kentucky and Ohio on Saturday evening as strong winds blasted the region. In Ohio, more than 45,000 Duke Energy customers were without power across Indiana.

"Strong winds will even occur as far south as Baltimore and Washington, D.C.," AccuWeather Meteorologist Brett Rossio said.
These winds will be associated with an arctic front pushing across the region with colder air and accumulating snow.
"Not only will the abrupt change from milder early spring temperatures be quite noticeable, but wind gusts between 40 and 60 mph will make it feel even colder," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Michael LeSeney said.
Any prolonged power outages could spell trouble for households once the cold air settles in.
Strong winds knocked this tree over in Dayton, Ohio, on Saturday. (Instagram photo/instasteakpinball)
"Strong winds can result in hazards to life and property as any tree limbs weakened by the snow and cold this past winter may be brought down by this sudden burst of cold air," LeSeney said.
Strong winds in areas of accumulating snow into Sunday may deal with limited visibility at times on roadways due to blowing and drifting snow.
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Drivers of high-profile vehicles will be the most susceptible to these winds and will need to take extra precautions while traveling, especially empty tractor trailers.
Those flying in and out of the major hubs across the Northeast may have to contend with delays and turbulence.
The winds combined with highs in the 30s and 40s will send AccuWeather RealFeel® temperatures below freezing across much of the Northeast on Sunday.

Winds will begin to subside through the day on Sunday from west to east before the next storm arrives by Sunday night. Winds will be much weaker with this storm compared to the one on Saturday night.
Those hoping for a long duration of spring weather may have to wait a week or two as more pushes of cold air and the opportunity for snow will continue through the first week of April.

El Nino-induced snow proves to be 'disappointing' for drought-stricken California

By Kristina Pydynowski, Senior Meteorologist

April 2,2016; 9:31PM,EDT

 

 

Much-needed mountain snow and rain returned to California this winter, but fell short of expectations amid a super El Niño.
The official snow season for California's Sierra Nevada came to an end at the start of April on a below-normal note and one that AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Ken Clark called "disappointing."
The amount of water stored in the snow for the entire mountain chain averaged 14 percent below normal on April 1, according to the California Cooperative Snow Surveys.
The above images, provided by NOAA's National Operational Hydrologic Remote Sensing Center, show the amount of water stored in the Sierra Nevada on April 2,2015, (left) and on April 2,2016 (right).
The northern Sierra fared better than the southern Sierra with the amount of water in the snow averaging only 5 percent below normal, compared to the 27 percent below normal in the south.
"The numbers are not anywhere near what many had wanted going into the winter," Clark said. "The much-heralded El Niño brought more snow than the previous four years, but that was not hard to accomplish."
El Niño occurs when ocean water temperatures rise above normal across the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, near the equator, and typically leads to more storms targeting California.
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"The snow that falls over the Sierra Nevada in the winter is crucial
during the spring and summer as melting snow accounts for roughly 30 percent of California's water supply," AccuWeather Meteorologist Brian Lada said.
Outside of the mountains, the northern-third of California benefited from near- to above-normal rainfall this wet season (since October 1). However, rain was held well below normal in Southern California.

Downtown Los Angeles only received 6.59 inches of the 13.54 inches that typically falls.
"That's not a great deal better off than last year," Clark said.
The U.S. Drought Monitor reported that 55 percent of California is suffering from extreme to exceptional drought as of March 24. This is a far cry from what some had hoped would be a drought-busting season due to the strong El Niño.
The anticipation of a super El Niño winter raised hopes of substantial rain and mountain snow, but AccuWeather meteorologists cautioned last summer that such a scenario may not unfold.
The storm track into the Northwest this winter allowed Portland, Oregon, to set a new record for the wettest meteorological winter (December to February) with 26.57 inches.
Clark added that the lackluster super El Niño impacts aren't all bad news.
"The reservoir levels in the big three reservoirs of northern California are far better off to date this year than last."
Frank Gehrke, chief of the California Cooperative Snow Surveys Program for the Department of Water Resources, leaves the snow covered meadow after conducting the snow survey at Phillips Station near Echo Summit, Calif., Wednesday, March 30,2016. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
"This will help some going into the late spring and summer," Clark said, "But with the great lack of rain in much of central and Southern California, it is highly doubtful water restrictions will be less severe than last year."
While Californians may have hoped for a season similar to 1997-98 when the last super El Niño occurred, one major factor hindered those chances.
"A lot goes into the forecast," AccuWeather Meteorologist Ed Vallee said, "and just because it is an El Niño winter does not necessarily result in excessive rainfall for California."
"Much like AccuWeather meteorologists foresaw last summer, a strongly positive Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) had an influence in the overall weather pattern, preventing this winter from being a repeat of the last super El Niño of 1997-98," Vallee said.
A strongly positive PDO refers to anomalously warm waters off the west coast of the United States.
"The strong PDO contributed to the overall storm track being over Washington and Oregon instead of California, which was much farther north than what was seen in 1997-98," Vallee said.
Both Los Angeles and San Francisco received nearly twice the normal rainfall from fall 1997 to spring 1998. February 1998 remains the wettest February on record in downtown Los Angeles with a total of 13.68 inches. That is more than double what the city received so far this rainy season.
Before the drier late spring and summer months take hold, a turn to a wetter weather pattern later next week will give California an opportunity to see reservoir levels rise some and the snowpack in the higher elevations further build.

Weekly wrap-up: Multi-day severe weather outbreak spawns damaging tornadoes in southern US

By Kevin Byrne, AccuWeather.com Staff Writer

April 2,2016; 9:10PM,EDT

 

 

A multi-day severe weather outbreak targeted portions of the central and southern United States this week.
On Wednesday, two EF2 tornadoes struck northeastern Oklahoma. One of the tornadoes touched down near Tulsa, causing at least seven injuries and damaging multiple homes, according to the Tulsa World.
Dangerous flash flooding was reported around parts of central Arkansas on Wednesday night. In the town of Jonesboro, a flash flood emergency was declared after over 3 inches of rain fell in the city. Local police warned people to avoid travel following reports of washed-out roads and stalled vehicles in floodwaters.
In Dermott, Arkansas, local emergency management stated that one person was injured after a reported tornado occurred near the town. Several homes were damaged as well as a nursing home.
The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center listed four tornado reports on Wednesday. In addition to Oklahoma and Arkansas, two weak tornadoes caused minor damage in Louisiana.
The severe thunderstorms shifted farther east on Thursday, with additional damaging tornadoes touching down. A tornado tore the roof off of a house and snapped trees near Columbus, Mississippi, while other tornadoes downed power lines and threw debris around in Morgan County, Alabama, and Grady County, Georgia.
A tornado touches down in Tulsa, Okla., on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. The National Weather Service is confirming multiple tornado touchdowns in the Tulsa area. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
A blinding dust storm triggered a large traffic pileup in Southern California on Monday evening.
At least 30 people were injured as a result of the incident, which occurred on Highway 247 in Lucerne Valley. One person was taken to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center for major injuries, according to the San Bernardino County Fire District.
The dust storm brought visibility in the area down to zero, the fire district said, and at least 15 vehicles were involved in the crash, ABC7 in Los Angeles reported.
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A former Canadian federal cabinet minister was killed on Tuesday when his plane crashed in eastern Quebec, according to the CBC. Jean Lapierre, along with four of his family members, perished when the plane went down in fog and freezing rain near the Iles-de-la-Madeleine. Two crew members were also killed.
Quebec provincial police Sgt. Daniel Thibodeau told the Associated Press that the crash took place in a field on approach to the airport. Thibodeau also told the AP that conditions were "not ideal" for flying.
Storm Katie barreled through the United Kingdom from Sunday night into Monday, spewing rain, snow and gusty winds.
There were more than 80,000 people without power throughout England as a result of the storm and more than 100 flights were impacted at London-Gatwick and London-Heathrow airports on Monday. Wind gusts of 60 mph (97 km/h) were reported in Greater London.
Several AccuWeather meteorologists and staff writers contributed content to this article.

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Sunday to feature late-spring warmth throughout Germany

By Courtney Spamer, Meteorologist

April 2,2016; 9:03PM,EDT

 

 

The warmest air so far this year will surge into Germany, making Sunday feel more like late spring than early April.
Temperatures will continue to trend upward on Sunday. Clouds will be slightly more widespread across western areas compared to the east, but most will see a fair sky with a mixture of clouds and sunshine.

Overall, afternoon highs will range from 18-22 C (65-72 F) from Munich to Berlin and Hamburg on Sunday. This will make it feel more like late May than early April.
The warmest air across the country will be found across the south, from Stuttgart to Munch. In addition to the warm temperatures and periods of sunshine, a little wind will aid in making Sunday a pleasant day.
Sunday should rival or top the previous warmest day this year in many communities.
Frankfurt has reached only 15 C (59 F) so far this year, with temperatures forecast near 20 C (68 F) on Sunday. Berlin will have a similar high on Sunday, which will be the warmest day yet this year.
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For parts of western Germany, isolated showers may put a damper on the warmth.
Residents in western Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Pfalz will experience spotty rain showers for Sunday, keeping an umbrella handy might be a good idea for those out and about throughout the day.
However, these showers should be light in nature and will only bring minor inconveniences to those with outdoor plans.
Other than these light and isolated showers across far western areas, the rest of the country will be dry.
Following unseasonable highs again on Monday, the warmth will be trimmed from west to east across Germany. A cold front, accompanied by showers, will move through from Tuesday into Wednesday.
Content contributed by Meteorologist Adam Douty

Rainy spells to dampen the United Kingdom into Monday

By Kristina Pydynowski, Senior Meteorologist

April 2,2016; 9:01PM,EDT

 

 

Despite winds easing, rainy spells will interfere with outdoor plans across the United Kingdom into Monday.
"The systems this weekend and Monday will be more of a nuisance to residents," AccuWeather Meteorologist Rob Richards said.
The bouts of rain will not trigger flooding nor will they be accompanied by damaging winds; however, rain may cause inconveniences for travelers and those with outdoor plans.
Residents will want to pack umbrellas and wellies before leaving home.

The wettest conditions on Sunday will be found in Northern Ireland, western Scotland, Southwest England and western Wales. Rain will not be as widespread as on Saturday, but showers will still cross the region on Sunday.
It is possible that some showers in the South of England will be thundery on Sunday afternoon. This will include London by late afternoon or evening.
While the odd shower is possible in eastern and central England, Sunday will turn out to be a largely dry day.
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Temperatures this weekend will approach or exceed 15 C (59 F) from South East England to the Midlands. Sunday will tend to be the warmer day of the weekend.
Highs in the lower teens C (lower 50s F) are more common in early April.
The unsettled weather across the U.K. will persist into Monday as another depression arrives from the south.
This system will likely track farther east than the weekend system, causing Monday to be wetter than the daylight hours of this weekend for most of England.

The rain in some communities could cause minor flight delays, while drivers may encounter slower travel due to wet roads and spray from other vehicles.
Due to the more widespread rain, temperatures on Monday across South East England and the Midlands will turn cooler by a few degrees. Highs will be closer to average compared to the milder conditions on Sunday. In the rest of Britain, highs on Monday will be comparable to Sunday.
Monday's rain will taper to more isolated showers for Tuesday. A cold front will then follow for Wednesday and Thursday, ushering in numerous showers and gusty winds.
However, the latest indications do not point toward the return of widespread damaging winds or flooding rain. Rather, occasional showers will dampen much of the Isles through the rest of the week.
Content contributed by Meteorologist Adam Douty

Detroit: Temperature roller coaster to arrive in the region

By Mark Leberfinger, AccuWeather.com Staff Writer

April 2,2016; 8:28PM,EDT

 

 

The weather will flip-flop between winter and spring across Detroit for much of the new week.
Chilly air will be in store on Monday with highs 10 degrees Fahrenheit below average, AccuWeather Meteorologist Brett Rathbun said.

"A cold northwest wind will push AccuWeather RealFeel® in the 20s Fahrenheit for much of the day," Rathbun said.
Highs may not reach 40 F on Tuesday.
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A quick taste of spring will arrive on Wednesday as a storm pushes across the region with rain.
Colder air will return behind the storm to end the week, however, temperatures will remain warm enough to prevent any accumulating snow.

National Temperature and Rainfall Extremes for April 2,2016 from accuweather.com

As of 11PM,EDT/8PM,PDT

Daily U.S. Extremes

past 24 hours

	Extreme	Location
High	95°	Death Valley, CA
Low	7°	Leadville, CO
Precip	4.11"	Perry, FL

New York City metro-area forecast for April 2-May 16,2016 from accuweather.com

Here's the 45-day weather forecast for the New York City metro-area for the period of April 2-May 16,2016 from accuweather.com







A High Wind Warning remains in effect for most of the metro-area from 12AM,EDT to 2PM,EDT, April 3,2016 and a Freeze Watch remains in effect for most of the metro-area from 8PM,EDT,Sunday night through 10AM,EDT,Monday morning (April 3-4,2016)








Tonight,April 2-3: Becoming mostly cloudy,windy,markedly colder than recent nights and wintry late with a chance for a few evening rain showers followed by a late-night wintry mix of rain and snow and a low temperature dropping to the middle and upper 30's,the blustery,biting,and gusty,especially late,westerly winds,which could gust up to 45-mph,at times,making it feel much colder,making it feel bitterly cold to frigid for the beginning of April,like it's only 15-20 degrees above zero,at times, overnight.As of 11PM,EDT,it's 49 degrees and cloudy,with 84% humidity in White Plains,NY,and it's 51 degrees and cloudy,with 73% humidity,in New York City.

Tomorrow,April 3: Turning drastically colder than recent days,as it turns unseasonably very cold and windy for early spring and the beginning of April with variable cloudiness and a high temperature holding only in the upper 30's to lower 40's,the blustery,biting,gusty,northwesterly winds,which could gust up to 60-mph,causing widespread wind damage to trees and buildings and scattered power-outages,making it feel quite cold to frigid for the beginning of April,like it's only 25-30 degrees above zero,at times.

Tomorrow night,April 3-4: Becoming mostly cloudy and unseasonably very cold for very early April and early spring with winds diminishing and a low temperature dropping to the upper 20's to lower 30's,overnight.

Monday,April 4: Turning cloudy and rainy and not as cold with a morning wintry mix of rain and snow and a high temperature in the upper 40's to lower 50's.Remaining mostly cloudy,but turning wintry and unseasonably very cold for very early April and early spring with a chance for an evening wintry mix of rain and snow and a low temperature plunging to the middle and upper 20's,the blustery,biting,northerly winds,which could gust past 15-mph,at times,making it feel even colder,like it's only 10-15 degrees above zero,at times,overnight.

Tuesday,April 5: Becoming partly sunny,breezy,and unseasonably very cold for early April and early spring with a high temperature only around 40 degrees.Becoming clear and unseasonably bitterly cold to frigid for early April and early spring with a record,or near record low temperature dropping to the upper teens to lower 20's above zero,overnight,making this the coldest night in some 6 or 7 weeks;since mid-to-late February.

Wednesday,April 6: Turning warmer than recent days,and yet it'll still be unseasonably chilly for early spring and early April with a mix of sun and some clouds and a high temperature of just 45-50 degrees.Turning cloudy,rainy,and markedly warmer than recent nights with a chance for some rain and a low temperature holding in the lower and middle 40's,overnight.

Thursday,April 7: Remaining cloudy and rainy,but turning markedly warmer than recent days with periods of rain and a chance for a thunderstorm and a high temperature of around 60 degrees.Remaining cloudy,rainy,and seasonably chilly for early April with occasional evening rain and drizzle and a low temperature dropping to around 40 degrees,overnight.

Friday,April 8: Remaining cloudy and rainy,but turning much colder,as it turns unseasonably chilly,yet again,with periods of rain and a high temperature of just 45-50 degrees.Remaining cloudy and rainy through the evening,then turning wintry late as it turns unseasonably very cold for early April and early spring with a chance for a couple of evening snow flurries followed by a bit of late-night snow possible and a near record low temperature dropping to 25-30 degrees,the blustery, biting,westerly winds making it feel even colder,like it's only around 20 degrees,at times,overnight.

Saturday,April 9: Remaining unseasonably chilly for early April and early spring with a blend of sun and some clouds and a high temperature of just 45-50 degrees,once again.Becoming clear,but remaining unseasonably very cold for early April with a low temperature dropping to the upper 20's to lower 30's,overnight.

Sunday,April 10: Turning cloudy and rainy,once again,but also turning warmer than recent days with considerable cloudiness and a chance for a couple of sprinkles and a high temperature in the middle and upper 50's.Remaining cloudy and rainy,but turning warmer than recent nights as it turns seasonably chilly for early spring and early April with considerable cloudiness and a chance for a passing evening rain shower followed by a little late-night rain possible and a low temperature dropping to the upper 30's to lower 40's,the blustery,biting,southeasterly winds,which could gust up to 30-mph,at times,making it feel even colder,like it's only in the upper 20's to lower 30's,at times, overnight.

Monday,April 11: Remaining cloudy,dull and dreary,but turning even warmer with a high temperature in the lower and middle 60's.Remaining cloudy and rainy through the evening followed by clearing and turning much warmer than recent nights with a bit of evening rain and a low temperature dropping to the middle 40's,overnight.

Tuesday,April 12: Remaining cloudy,rainy,and seasonably mild for early-to-mid April and early spring with occasional rain and a high temperature in the upper 50's to lower 60's.Not as mild with considerable cloudiness and a scattered rain shower possible and a low temperature dropping to the upper 30's to lower 40's,overnight.

Wednesday,April 13: Remaining cloudy,but dry,and turning warmer,with a high temperature in the middle 60's.Becoming partly cloudy and not as chilly with a low temperature dropping to the middle 40's,overnight.

Thursday,April 14: Remaining cloudy and seasonably mild for mid-April with a chance for thunderstorms and a high temperature of 60-65 degrees.Remaining cloudy and rainy,with a bit of rain and a low temperature dropping to the middle 40's,once again,overnight.

Friday,April 15: Tax Day 2016 will be remaining cloudy and seasonably mild for mid-April and early spring with a high temperature in the upper 50's to lower and middle 60's.Not as mild as recent nights with clearing and a low temperature dropping to around 40 degrees,overnight.

Saturday,April 16: Turning partly sunny and cooler/colder than recent days with a high temperature only in the middle 50's.Remaining mostly cloudy,but turning rainy and not as chilly with a bit of rain and a low temperature dropping to the lower and middle 40's,overnight.

Sunday,April 17: Turning mostly sunny and warmer than recent days with a high temperature in the lower and middle 60's.Becoming clear and milder than recent nights with a low temperature dropping to 45-50 degrees,overnight.

Monday,April 18: Turning even warmer as it turns unseasonably warm,once again,with increasing cloudiness and a high temperature of around 70 degrees.Becoming partly cloudy,but not as mild with a low temperature dropping to the lower and middle 40's,overnight.

Tuesday,April 19: Turning cooler than recent days with early clouds breaking for sun and a high temperature of around 60 degrees.Becoming clear and seasonably cool to chilly for late April and early-to-mid spring with a low temperature dropping to 40-45 degrees,overnight.

Wednesday,April 20: Remaining seasonably mild for late April with ample sunshine and a high temperature of 60-65 degrees.Becoming partly cloudy and milder than recent nights with a low temperature dropping to the middle and upper 40's,overnight.

Thursday,April 21: Turning cloudy and rainy,but remaining seasonably mild for late April with considerable cloudiness and occasional rain and a high temperature in the middle 60's.Remaining cloudy and mild,but dry with considerable cloudiness and a low temperature dropping to 45-50 degrees,overnight.

Friday,April 22: Remaining cloudy and seasonably mild for early-to-mid spring with considerable cloudiness and a high temperature in the middle and upper 60's.Remaining cloudy,rainy,and mild with a chance for rain and a low temperature dropping to 45-50 degrees,once again,the blustery,biting,southerly winds,which could gust up to 25-mph,at times,making it feel much colder,like it's only 35-40 degrees,at times,overnight.

Saturday,April 23: Remaining cloudy,rainy,and seasonably mild for very late April with a chance for more rain and a high temperature in the lower and middle 60's.Remaining cloudy,rainy,and mild with evening rain tapering to a couple of rain showers and a low temperature dropping,for the third straight night,down to 45-50 degrees,overnight.

Sunday,April 24: Remaining cloudy,but turning cooler/colder than recent days with a high temperature of just 55-60 degrees.Becoming partly cloudy,but remaining mild for very late April with a low temperature dropping to the middle and upper 40's,overnight.

Monday,April 25: Remaining a bit cool for very late April and early-to-mid spring with early clouds giving way to sun and a high temperature of around 60 degrees.Remaining partly cloudy with a chance for a rain shower and a low temperature dropping to the lower and middle 40's,overnight.

Tuesday,April 26: Becoming partly sunny and milder than recent days with a high temperature of 60-65 degrees.Becoming clear,but remaining seasonably mild for very late April with a low temperature dropping to the middle 40's,overnight.

Wednesday,April 27: Becoming sunny,but remaining seasonably mild for the end of April with a high temperature in the upper 50's to lower and middle 60's.Becoming partly cloudy and cooler/colder than recent nights with a low temperature dropping to 40-45 degrees,overnight.

Thursday,April 28: Becoming mostly cloudy and not as mild as recent days with a high temperature of just 55-60 degrees.Becoming mainly clear and rather cold for the end of April with a low temperature dropping to around 40 degrees,overnight.

Friday,April 29: Remaining mostly cloudy and unseasonably cool for the end of April with a high temperature only in the middle and upper 50's.Becoming mainly clear,but remaining rather cold for mid-spring with a low temperature dropping to around 40 degrees,once again,overnight.

Saturday,April 30: April of 2016,one of the coldest on record,ends turning mostly sunny,but remaining unseasonably cool for mid-spring with a high temperature of just 55-60 degrees.Becoming partly cloudy with a chance for an evening rain shower and a low temperature dropping to the upper 30's to lower 40's,overnight.

Sunday,May 1: May of 2016 turns warmer than recent days with a mix of sun and some clouds and a high temperature of around 70 degrees.Turning cloudy,rainy,and warmer than recent nights with considerable cloudiness and a chance for an evening rain shower followed by some late-night rain and a low temperature dropping to the upper 40's to lower 50's,overnight.

Monday,May 2: Turning cloudy,rainy,stormy,and much cooler/colder than recent days as it turns rather cool for mid-spring with considerable cloudiness and a chance for some more showers and thunderstorms possible and a high temperature only in the upper 50's to lower 60's.Remaining cloudy and rainy,but turning much colder,as it turns unseasonably cold,once again,with occasional rain and a near record low temperature dropping to the upper 30's to lower 40's,the blustery,biting,northeasterly winds,which could gust up to 20-mph,at times,making it feel much colder,making it feel quite cold for mid-spring and the beginning of May,like it's only in the middle and upper 20's,at times,overnight.

Tuesday,May 3: Remaining cloudy,rainy,windy,raw,dank,dreary,and rather cool for mid-spring with more rain possible and a high temperature only around 60 degrees.Remaining cloudy,rainy,windy, raw,dank,dreary and unseasonably chilly for mid-spring and very early May with occasional rain and a low temperature dropping to the upper 30's to lower 40's,once again,the blustery,biting,gusty, northerly winds,which could gust past 35-mph,at times,making it feel much colder,making it feel downright frigid for very early May,like it's only in the middle 20's above zero,at times,overnight.

Wednesday,May 4: Becoming partly sunny,but remaining windy and unseasonably cool for mid-spring and very early May with a high temperature only in the upper 50's to lower 60's.Remaining mostly cloudy,windy,raw,and unseasonably cold for mid-spring with occasional late-night rain possible and a near record low temperature dropping,for the third straight night,down to the upper 30's to lower 40's,the blustery,bitter,frigid,northwesterly winds,which could gust up to 40-mph,at times,making it feel downright frigid for mid-spring,like it's only in the lower and middle 20's above zero,at times,overnight.

Thursday,May 5: Remaining windy and unseasonably raw and cool for mid-spring and very early May with times of clouds and sun and a high temperature only in the upper 50's to lower 60's,once again.Remaining partly cloudy,windy,blustery,and unseasonably chilly with a low temperature dropping to 40-45 degrees,the blustery,biting,and still quite gusty,northwesterly winds,which again could gust up to 40-mph,at times,making it feel quite cold for mid-spring and early May,like it's only around 30 degrees,at times,overnight.

Friday,May 6: Remaining unseasonably cool for early May and mid-to-late spring with a mix of sun and some clouds and a high temperature,for the third straight day,only in the upper 50's to lower 60's, making this one of the coldest springs on record.Remaining partly cloudy and rather cold for mid-spring with a low temperature dropping to 40-45 degrees,once again,overnight.

Saturday,May 7: Turning a bit milder,but it'll still be rather cool for early May and mid-to-late spring with a mix of clouds and sun and a high temperature of just 60-65 degrees.Remaining partly cloudy,but turning milder than recent nights with a low temperature dropping to 45-50 degrees, overnight.

Sunday,May 8: Mother's Day 2016 will be remaining a bit on the cool-side for early May and mid-to-late spring with times of clouds and sun and a high temperature of just 60-65 degrees,once again.Remaining partly cloudy and seasonably mild for early May with a low temperature dropping to 45-50 degrees,once again,overnight.

Monday,May 9: Turning warmer than recent days,as it FINALLY turns seasonably warm with ample sunshine and a high temperature of 65-70 degrees.Becoming mainly clear,but remaining mild with a low temperature dropping to around 50 degrees,overnight.

Tuesday,May 10: Remaining seasonably mild to warm for early May and mid-to-late spring with partial sunshine and a high temperature of 65-70 degrees,once again.Becoming mainly clear,but remaining seasonably cool to mild for mid-to-late spring with a low temperature dropping to 45-50 degrees,overnight.

Wednesday,May 11: Remaining seasonably warm and pleasant with abundant sunshine and a high temperature,for the third straight day,of 65-70 degrees.Remaining clear to partly cloudy,but turning even warmer,with a low temperature dropping to 50-55 degrees,overnight.

Thursday,May 12: Becoming rather cloudy and even warmer with a high temperature in the upper 60's to lower 70's.Remaining mild with patchy clouds and a low temperature dropping to 50-55 degrees,once again,overnight.

Friday,May 13: Becoming mostly cloudy and rainy,but remaining warm with a spotty morning rain shower followed by a little afternoon rain and a high temperature in the upper 60's to lower 70's,once again.Remaining cloudy,rainy,and mild with a chance for a little more rain and a low temperature dropping,for the third straight night,down to 50-55 degrees,overnight.

Saturday,May 14: Remaining mostly cloudy,but dry,and turning very warm for mid-May and late spring with a high temperature in the lower and middle 70's.Becoming partly cloudy,but remaining mild with a low temperature dropping to the middle 50's,overnight.

Sunday,May 15: Becoming partly cloudy,rainy,stormy,warm and humid with a chance for some afternoon thunderstorms and a high temperature in the middle 70's,the very light,sultry,westerly winds and moderate-to-high humidity levels making it feel even warmer,like it's in the upper 70's to lower 80's,at times.Remaining partly cloudy,rainy,and even stormy with a spotty shower or thunderstorm possible and a low temperature dropping to the middle 50's,once again,overnight.

Monday,May 16: Remaining partly sunny,rainy,stormy,very warm and humid for mid-May and late spring with spotty showers and thunderstorms possible and a high temperature in the middle 70's,once again,the light,sultry,northwesterly winds and high humidity levels making it feel even warmer,like it's around 80 degrees,at times.Remaining partly cloudy,rainy,stormy,and mild with a scattered shower or thunderstorm possible and a low temperature dropping to the lower and middle 50's,overnight.

Four Things We Are Watching Next Week: Wintry North, Warm West, Storms Return, Wet Pacific Northwest

Linda Lam
Published: April 2,2016
April can be a month of lots of weather changes and depending on where you live, the first full week of April may not feel like spring, but more like winter or even summer.
Next week will feature a low pressure system that will bring cold temperatures and some snow to portions of the Upper Midwest and Northeast. This same system will also bring another round of rain, with a few thunderstorms, from the Plains to the Southeast. Meanwhile, wet weather will start the week in the Pacific Northwest but most of the West will enjoy above-average temperatures.
Below we go into more detail on each area that we are watching next week.

1) More Like Winter

Next Week's Forecast

After a warm March for much of the Midwest and Northeast, April is starting off quite the opposite. Below-average temperatures will first be experienced this weekend and will continue for much of the week ahead.
(MORE: April to Begin With Snow and Cold Temperatures)
High temperatures will be up to 25 degrees below average at times and low temperatures will also be colder than average, especially midweek in the Northeast.
Highs will top out in the 30s and 40s for much of the Midwest and Northeast next week, with a few 20s near the Canadian border. At times during the week, temperatures may reach the 50s in parts of the Ohio Valley and toward the East Coast.
Morning low temperatures will be quite chilly through midweek, with many locations seeing lows in the teens and 20s. Temperatures may dip into the single digits from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan into the interior Northeast.
(FORECAST: Chicago | Detroit | Burlington, Vermont | New York)
In addition to the chilly temperatures, snow is also possible. The next low pressure system will bring the chance for snow or a mix of rain and snow from the northern Plains into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes Tuesday into Wednesday. The chance for wintry precipitation will then push east from the Great Lakes into northern Pennsylvania, Upstate New York and portions of New England during the second half of the week.
As this system moves off the East Coast, the cold front may linger and another area of low pressure could develop off the Northeast coast. This could enhance snowfall and rainfall, as well as bring an increase in wind, to the region late next week.

2) Warm West

Forecast Highs Next Week

It may feel more like late spring or early summer for many in the West this upcoming week, due to a ridge of high pressure. Strong high pressure is expected to build along the West coast early in the week and then slide eastward, allowing an offshore flow to develop which will result in very warm temperatures, including along the coast.
High temperatures will be up to 25 degrees warmer than you would normally expect for early April. High temperatures will climb into the 70s and 80s for much of the region by midweek, with 50s and 60s in the higher elevations. In southern Arizona and southeastern California temperatures will reach the 90s, with Phoenix topping out in the mid 90s.
(MORE: April Temperature Outlook)
Many locations will see the warmest temperatures so far this season and a few record highs are possible as well.
The highest temperature recorded in San Francisco this year has been 77 degrees and temperatures may soar into the lower 80s Wednesday. Las Vegas may also see the warmest conditions so far this season, as their highest temperature has been 87 degrees.
A few cities that could set new daily record highs (current record is in parenthesis):

• Sacramento: Tuesday (85 degrees) and Wednesday (90 degrees)
• Medford, Oregon: Wednesday (83 degrees) and Thursday (83 degrees)
• Portland, Oregon: Wednesday (78 degrees), Thursday (79 degrees) and Friday (74 degrees)
• Seattle: Friday (71 degrees)
• Boise, Idaho: Thursday (79 degrees) and Friday (82 degrees)

These high temperatures are more what you would expect in mid-to-late May in Las Vegas and Salt Lake City, and closer to the average highs in late June in Los Angeles and Seattle.
Changes, however, are expected late in the week, as an area of low pressure moves into southern California. This will bring cooler temperatures, along with the chance of showers to the Southwest to end the week.

3) Early Week Rain

Monday's Forecast

Before the warmer temperatures arrive in the Pacific Northwest, a cold front will push through the region Sunday night into Monday, bringing the chance for rain.
Rain is expected to spread across Washington, Oregon and possibly far northern California Sunday night into early Monday. A rumble of thunder is even possible.
Snow is also expected in the Cascades and behind the cold front, snow levels will drop to around 3500 feet. Showers may linger in western Washington and northwestern Oregon into Monday night due to onshore flow.
(FORECAST: Seattle | Portland | Missoula, Montana)
Rain and some higher elevation snow will also extend into Idaho, Montana and Wyoming Monday into Tuesday.
Generally light rainfall amounts are expected across the region through early week, with most areas seeing less than an inch of rain.
(MAPS: Weekly Planner)
A few showers are also possible in western Washington on Tuesday, as a warm front moves through the area. Mainly dry conditions are expected Wednesday through Friday across the Pacific Northwest, as high pressure is expected to dominate the region.

4) Thunderstorms and Wet Weather Return

Midweek Forecast

The low pressure system that will bring the chance for snow to portions of the Upper Midwest and Northeast, will also bring the chance for showers and thunderstorms farther south.
Rain and thunderstorms will begin to develop late Tuesday in portions of the Midwest, mid-Mississippi Valley and possibly the central Plains. The good news is severe thunderstorms are not likely.
(FORECAST: Tulsa | Indianapolis | Atlanta)
On Wednesday, the chance for rain and thunderstorms slides east stretching from the Ohio Valley into portions of the South. An isolated severe thunderstorm is also possible from southern Illinois, western Kentucky and southeastern Missouri into southeastern Arkansas and northern Mississippi.
(MORE: More Than a Dozen Tornadoes Hit the South)
The chance for showers and thunderstorms will reach the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic on Thursday and will push off the East Coast by Friday.
Widespread heavy rainfall is not expected with this system, but heavy rain is possible in any thunderstorms that develop.
Check back with weather.com for the latest forecast and updates.
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Damaging Storms, Heavy Rain Remain Possible Across Florida Into Saturday (FORECAST)

Quincy Vagell
Published: April 2,2016
Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms may affect portions of the Florida peninsula into Saturday evening. Damaging wind gusts, flash flooding and a few tornadoes remain the greatest potential hazards.
At least 20 tornadoes have been confirmed across the Plains, Midwest and South since Wednesday. The tornadoes affected parts of Kansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Indiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia.
(MORE: Severe Weather Hammers the South)

Current Radar with Watches and Warnings

(MORE: View National Interactive Radar Map | Difference Between a Watch and a Warning)
Below is a look at the current expectation for the severe weather threat into Friday.

Severe Weather and Flash Flooding Forecast

Into Saturday Evening

• States Impacted: Strong to marginally severe thunderstorms will weaken across the Florida peninsula early Saturday evening. 
• Potential Impacts: Damaging wind gusts and flash flooding are the primary impacts, although an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.
• Cities: Orlando | Tampa

Saturday Night's Thunderstorm Forecast

Friday's Tornado Reports

A radar-confirmed tornado caused damage near Warner Robins, Georgia Friday morning. Winds gusted to 80 mph in the vicinity of the storm. To the east, the parent thunderstorm went on to produce an EF1 tornado near Allentown and Montrose. At least two homes were destroyed in the area.
Late Friday afternoon, emergency management reported a tornado near Cogdell, Georgia. Although radar also indicated a tornado, as of Friday night, there has been no confirmation made by the National Weather Service.
Additional storm surveys through the day on Saturday may reveal more information on the above-mentioned and other storms from Friday.

Thursday's Storm Reports

Earlier Thursday morning, two relatively weak tornadoes were reported in Louisiana.
Thunderstorm winds caused damage to buildings near Hardinsburg, Kentucky Thursday afternoon. A roof was blown off of the gym at Breckinridge County Middle School according to a National Weather Service report. Damage to trailer homes in Utica, Kentucky may have been caused by a tornado.
Early Thursday evening, a tornado ripped through New Hope, Mississippi, displaying a "debris ball" on radar, indicative of lofted debris from a tornado. As the storm crossed into northern Pickens County, Alabama, at least two EF1 tornadoes also touched down, according to the National Weather Service. Another storm in southwest Alabama, near Gilbertown, may have also produced a tornado based on radar signatures and damage reports.
Thursday night, the National Weather Service confirmed a tornado near Millport in Lamar County, Alabama, while a tornado was also confirmed in Morgan County.

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Trailers were also flipped by storms in Harned, Kentucky at Nancy Butler Trailer Park. In Louisiana, 2-inch diameter hail was reported from the town hall in Pollock late Thursday afternoon.
In Indiana, wind gusts reached 61 mph at South Bend Thursday afternoon. After additional rainfall on Thursday, Memphis, Tennessee was reporting March 2016 as their fourth wettest month on record.

Wednesday's Severe Weather

Wednesday afternoon, tennis ball size hail has been reported near Breckenridge, Texas. Golf ball size hail also covered the ground near El Dorado, Kansas. Multiple storm spotters reported a brief tornado near Dexter, Kansas late Wednesday afternoon.
Wind gusts reached as high as 70 mph at Burleson, Texas early Wednesday evening and 67 mph near Waurika, Oklahoma Wednesday afternoon.
Major flooding in Jonesboro, Arkansas prompted a flash flood emergency for the area, which has since been canceled. Some minor to moderate flash flooding was also reported in the greater Little Rock, Arkansas area.
On Wednesday evening, a tornado spun through the north side of the Tulsa, Oklahoma. Damage to buildings and power lines was reported in the Tulsa, Catoosa and Claremore vicinities. Heavy damage was also reported in the city of Dermott, Arkansas, due to a possible tornado late Wednesday night.

Tuesday's Storm Reports

A cluster of thunderstorms rolled across central to south Florida on Tuesday afternoon. The storms were accompanied by some hail, gusty winds, dangerous lightning and locally heavy rainfall.
Three firefighters were injured while responding to a fire when lightning struck an overhang near Boca West. A large tree was knocked down by thunderstorm winds, just to the northwest of Boca West. A wind gust to 56 mph was reported near Boca Grande.
(MORE: Impacts From Florida Storms)
In Nebraska, two rounds of thunderstorms caused marginally large hail across the state. In the morning, hail covered the ground in Albion, requiring a snow plow to clear the highway. Early in the evening, hail also covered the ground to the east of Arthur.

Sunday's Severe Weather Reports

A possible tornado was reported in western Kentucky on Sunday evening with reports of houses and barns damaged near Crofton and Hopkinsville, as well as power outages. Wind damage was also reported near Camden, Tennessee with numerous trees down, along with sheds blown away and a roof came off a barn.
Hail was also reported on Sunday with hail up to the size of golf balls in French Lick, Indiana, near Bluffton, Indiana and near Greenfield, Tennessee.
Heavy rain and flooding was also observed in portions of the Southeast. The Savannah International Airport recorded their wettest March day on record with 3.81 inches of rain on Sunday.

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It's Spring? April to Begin with Snow, Cold Temperatures in Great Lakes and Northeast

Chris Dolce
Published: April 2,2016
Much colder temperatures are set to infiltrate the Great Lakes and Northeast this weekend into early next week, setting the stage for snow in parts of those regions. This frosty start to April follows what has been a relatively mild March in much of the central and eastern states. Throw wind into the mix and wind chills across the region will make it feel much colder than the actual air temperature.
The return to a regime more typical of winter is due to an incoming surge of arctic air that will push southward through central and eastern Canada and into adjacent parts of the northern United States. Fast-moving low pressure systems, known as clippers, will have just enough moisture to produce snow in locations where cold air is sufficient.
(VIDEO: What is a Clipper?)

Current Radar and Conditions

Below are the forecast details on cold temperatures, followed by an overview of the snowfall potential.

Cold Temperatures Incoming

The latest forecast guidance suggests this invasion of colder temperatures will not make it very far south in the eastern states. Areas closest to the Canadian border from the Great Lakes into the Northeast are currently forecast to see temperatures the farthest below average Sunday into early next week.
(MAP: 10-day forecast)
The colder-than-average temperatures will first make their presence known in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes on Saturday and Sunday. High temperatures will be 10 to 20 degrees below where they are typically expected to be for the beginning of April in this area starting this weekend and lingering into next week.
Highs will likely top out in the 30s and 40s for much of the Northeast and Great Lakes. Some locations near the Canadian border may not rise out of the 20s.

Forecast Highs

Along with the cooler temperatures, gusty winds can also be expected, creating wind chills well below the actual air temperature.
Wind advisories are in effect for much of Saturday across a broad area from the Midwest and Great Lakes, into the Ohio Valley and Appalachians, where wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible. High wind warnings have also been issued for portions of western and central Ohio and southern Indiana.
Saturday afternoon, a wind gust of 71 mph was reported in Straughn, Indiana and a wind gust of 59 mph were measured at the Chicago Midway International Airport. Road signs were bent near Andrew, Iowa and a semi trailer was blown over on Interstate 155 near Hartsburg, Illinois.
High wind warnings and watches, as well as wind advisories, have also been issued for portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast for Saturday night into Sunday. Wind gusts up to 60 mph are possible in the areas under high wind warnings, which may result in downed trees and power outages.
(FORECASTS: Green Bay | Cleveland | Boston)

Wind Alerts

Low temperatures will be in the 20s and 30s for much of the Upper Midwest and interior Northeast, with teens and a few single digits likely near the Canadian border from northern Minnesota to northern New England.
Morning wind chills on Sunday and Monday may be in the single digits and teens across much of the Great Lakes and interior Northeast, with 20s closer to the coast.

Forecast AM Lows

Clippers to Bring Snow

With the cold air in place, two rounds of snow are possible in parts of the Upper Midwest, Great Lakes and Northeast this weekend into early next week as a duo of low-pressure systems pass through. A third system could bring even more wintry weather to those regions during the middle part of next week, but details are uncertain.
Here's an overview for the first two systems.
System #1:

• Saturday night: Low pressure pushes toward New England with snow or a rain/snow mixture expected from the mountains of West Virginia to Pennsylvania, New York and New England. Thundersnow is even a possiblity in southern New England. A few snow showers may linger in northeastern Ohio and southeastern Michigan.
• Sunday: Snow continues in portions of New England during the morning.
• Accumulations: Mainly light snowfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected from northern Minnesota to Wisconsin, Michigan, northern Pennsylvania, Upstate New York and New England.

Saturday Night's Forecast

Sunday's Forecast

System #2:

• A second area of low pressure will dive south into the Upper Midwest Sunday and then pivot through the Great Lakes and Northeast Monday.
• Though details are uncertain, some accumulating snow is possible along the path of this system from northern Minnesota to Michigan, northern Pennsylvania, Upstate New York and New England. Some ocean-effect snow is also possible in southern New England on Tuesday.
• Below are the latest forecast maps showing areas that could see snow Sunday night into Monday, though keep in mind this forecast is subject to change in the days ahead.

Sunday Night's Forecast

Monday's Forecast

Below is our snowfall forecast for both systems through Tuesday.

Snowfall Forecast

Snowfall Reports

Here are the top snow totals so far by state:
Illinois: 0.5 inch at Midway Airport
Michigan: 8 inches near Negaunee
Minnesota: 5.5 inches near Leonidas
Wisconsin: 7.1 inches near Twin Lakes
Near zero visibility was reported in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois midday Saturday in heavy snow bands. Thundersnow was reported near Crystal Lake, Illinois in the morning, and at Johnstown, Pennsylvania in the evening.
Showers with small hail moved across southern New England late Saturday afternoon, locally covering some roadways in Bristol, Connecticut.
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Weather Underground National Forecast for Saturday,April 2,2016

By: nationalsummary , 10:00PM,GMT on April 1,2016





 

Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday,April 2,2016

A frontal system will drift across the East Coast on Saturday, while a pair of low pressure systems move over the Great Lakes.

A cold front will extend southwestward from southeast Canada to Florida. This frontal system will generate rain and thunderstorms across the Mid-Atlantic and the Southeast. A ridge of high pressure will settle in west of the frontal boundary, which will allow for dry air to settle in across the southern Plains and the Deep South.

Meanwhile, an area of low pressure will move east northeastward from the upper Great Lakes to southeast Canada. This system will usher a light mixture of rain and snow across the northern Mid-Atlantic and New England. A separate area of low pressure will dive southeastward across the upper Mississippi Valley and the Great Lakes. This system will produce moderate to heavy precipitation and gusty winds across the upper Midwest. Heavy snow is forecast to develop downwind of Lake Erie, focusing over northwest Pennsylvania and southwest New York. Winter weather advisories are in place for western New York.

Most areas west of the Mississippi River will stay clear of precipitation, with the exception to scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the interior Northwest. Temperatures will climb 5 to 15 degrees above normal across the Desert Southwest.