Rain And Snow Continue In The Ohio Valley & Northeast – National Weather Outlook For December 28, 2023

by | Dec 28, 2023 | Weather

National Weather Forecast

On Thursday, the same area of low pressure that has been impacting the central U.S. since Christmas is finally moving into the Ohio Valley with rain and snow potential. Another low off the Northeast coast brings rain, snow, and even icing potential to the region. Along the west coast, rain and higher-elevation snow will be possible with a frontal boundary in place.

Heavy rain will impact the Northeast and along the west coast through Friday, with some areas seeing over 3” as we head toward the end of the year.

Not a lot of snow is expected through the end of the week across the nation, with only a few inches of snow in the Cascades, Plains, Appalachians, and northern New England.

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