Weather

Ice storm possible for parts of the Plains, Corn Belt

The focus for extreme weather will shift from the western U.S. to the southern Plains and environs. The last in a series of Pacific storms will cross California on Thursday, although this system will not produce as much precipitation in the West as previous storms. Meanwhile, a new surge of cold air will overspread the Plains, Midwest, and West, setting the stage for a potential major ice storm. By Friday, significant ice accumulations could begin to occur from parts of Oklahoma into the middle Mississippi Valley. During the weekend, freezing rain may reach eastward into the Mid-Atlantic States, while precipitation rates should intensify across the southern Plains—increasing the potential for major icing if cold air remains trapped near ground level. Five-day precipitation totals could reach 2 to 4 inches or more on the southern Plains and 1 to 2 inches in the Ohio Valley.

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- to above-normal temperatures and precipitation nearly nationwide. The greatest likelihood of warmth will cover the eastern one-third of the U.S., while drier-than-normal conditions will be confined to the northern Plains.

5-Day Precipitation Totals

NOAA’s 6- to 10- Day Outlook

NOAA’s 8- to 14- Day Outlook

 

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