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A significant winter storm is predicted to bring heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain, and blizzard conditions to the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and Great Lakes regions from Friday through the weekend. The storm is caused by a combination of frigid Canadian air meeting a strong storm system. Some areas could see temperatures 25 degrees below average, with snowfall intensifying as the storm moves east. The heaviest snowfall is expected across portions of eastern South Dakota, Iowa, central and Northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin, and Michigan. Winter storm watches are in effect for these areas. Lake-effect snow is also expected east of the Great Lakes. Travel disruptions are likely. A sharp temperature drop is expected beginning Friday, with highs plunging to as much as 15 degrees below average, into the upper 30s to lower 40s.

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Midwest Braces for Major Winter Storm; Travel Disruption Expected

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The Midwest is bracing for a significant winter storm that forecasters say could bring up to two feet of snow to some areas, threatening severe travel disruptions through the holiday weekend. The storm is expected to impact the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and Great Lakes regions, bringing a mix of heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain, and potential blizzard conditions.

The Weather Prediction Center warns that the storm, fueled by a surge of frigid air from Canada colliding with a strong storm system moving east, will intensify starting Friday. Some regions could experience temperatures plummeting 25 degrees below average.

“The heaviest swath of snowfall is expected from portions of eastern South Dakota, Iowa, central and Northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin, and then into Michigan,” said meteorologist Marc Chenard.

Winter storm watches are currently in effect across southeastern South Dakota, northwestern Nebraska, southern Minnesota, Iowa, northeastern Missouri, Illinois, southern Wisconsin, the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, and the far northwest of Indiana. In addition, heavy lake-effect snow is anticipated east of the Great Lakes.

Forecasters predict snowfall accumulations of one to two feet in some locations, particularly downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario, and Superior across the Lower Peninsula of Michigan.

Residents are urged to monitor weather updates, avoid unnecessary travel, and prepare for potentially hazardous conditions. A sharp drop in temperatures is expected beginning Friday.

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