Arctic blast brings snow, frigid temperatures

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Over a foot of snow piles up in the Great Lakes as Arctic blast spreads across much of the US
Intense lake-effect snow is creating dangerous travel conditions in the Great Lakes and it’s all being fueled by a record cold snap sending the eastern half of the United States into a brief bout of winter.

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Arctic blast brings snow, frigid temperatures to much of U.S.
Arctic blast brings first major snow of the season to New York. See maps of where it’s hitting
Arctic air hits much of the US, bringing snow to some areas and very chilly temperatures to Florida
A blast of the season’s first frigid air was bearing down on much of the US on Monday, bringing the prospect of snow to parts of the country, and plunging temperatures in Florida — though it may not g...

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Travel warning issued as arctic blast brings inches of snow and record cold to millions across US
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Winter Roars In: Arctic Blast Sweeps Across US, Brings Snow, Freezes, and Frigid Winds
Arctic air hits much of U.S. in season’s first blast of frigid air
National Weather Service forecasters said frigid Arctic air will pour into the eastern two-thirds of the country, bringing with it the chance for record low temperatures in the U.S. Southeast, includi...

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First Alert: Arctic air arrives, bringing frost and freeze conditions this week
First blast of winter on the way

Chicago Pounded By Lake-Effect Snow; More Through Tuesday In Great Lakes, Northeast, Appalachians

Chicagoland's first snow of the season was a blast of wind-driven lake-effect snow. There's more snow on the way through Tuesday. Here's the latest storm reports and forecast.

Why lake-effect snow may become a thing of the past

Warmer waters are fueling stronger, snowier storms—at least for now. Here’s how scientists think this phenomenon will evolve as the planet gets hotter.

Meteorologists warn of ‘intense’ snow in Great Lakes states and record lows in South

Large stretches of the U.S. await one of the season’s first blasts of wintry weather as temperatures dropped in the Northern Plains and snowstorms developed across the Great Lakes.

Maps show cold temperatures in eastern U.S., early season lake effect snow due to polar vortex

A harsh drop in temperatures is being delivered to the eastern two thirds of the U.S. thanks to a polar vortex dipping down from the Arctic.

Which Great Lake creates the most snow?

So, which of the Great Lakes is the biggest snowmaker? Here’s the breakdown: Lake Superior: The largest and coldest lake, its size creates plenty of snow early in the season, but once it freezes, the snow machine shuts off.
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Cleveland and Great Lakes Region Brace for Season's Coldest Weather and Lake Effect Snow

Cleveland is experiencing its coldest weather this season with lake effect snow and low temperatures, as forecasted by the NWS. Travel advisories are in place due to expected disruptions.
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Winter Hits Hard: Northern Plains and Great Lakes Brace for Snow, South Faces Freezing Temps

“Patchy blowing snow” and wind chills near zero were expected in portions of Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Some areas had already received measurable snow, including 4 inches in southwest Minnesota and more than 5 inches in parts of northern Iowa.

Up to 2 feet of lake-effect snow possible over Great Lakes Sunday

Heavy bands of lake-effect snow will begin to target the Great Lakes tonight into Sunday, potentially bringing 1-2 feet of snow to parts of Northwest Indiana and several inches of snow to Michigan, New York,
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