Heavy Rain Scoots Up The East Coast – National Weather Outlook For December 17, 2023

by | Dec 17, 2023 | Weather

National Weather Forecast

On Sunday, the main story will continue to be the system moving up the East Coast, bringing widespread heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. Some severe weather will be possible from Florida to the Mid-Atlantic states. Meanwhile, a system working through the upper Midwest will bring some quick-hitting snowfall. As we head throughout the day, rain and some Sierra snow will start to impact the West Coast.

The East Coast will continue to see heavy rainfall through the end of the weekend into the beginning of the new week, with widespread totals of 3-6” possible. Some of the heaviest totals will occur across the Southeast/Mid-Atlantic states.

Snow chances across the Upper Midwest to the Appalachians through Monday will generally be on the lighter side, with expected accumulation of a few inches in some areas.

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