Heavier Rain In The Plains – National Weather Outlook For October 2, 2023

by | Oct 2, 2023 | Weather

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National Weather Forecast

While a few storms remain in Florida on Monday, most of the precipitation across the nation will be from the Plains westward. In these areas, showers, storms, and yes – even some snow – can be expected. Record highs are possible from the Central Plains to the Great Lakes and across portions of eastern Texas.

It’ll be part of the Plains that have the greatest rain chances through the first part of the week, with at least 1-2” expected.

And several inches of snow could accumulate at some of the higher elevations of the mountains out west.

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