Severe Weather Outbreak Expected Friday – National Weather Outlook For March 31, 2023

by | Mar 31, 2023 | Weather

National Weather Forecast

The big story on Friday will be an area of low pressure in the center of the nation, producing severe weather across the Mississippi River Valley and blizzard conditions in the Upper Midwest. Mixed precipitation will also be possible in New England. Meanwhile, a system for the Pacific Northwest brings rain and snow.

A foot or more of snow could fall through Saturday in some of the western mountains – and will even be possible in parts of the Upper Midwest. 1-3” of rain will be possible in the Pacific Northwest and across parts of the central/eastern United States.

Here’s a closer look at expected snow in the Upper Midwest. A band of 6-12” (with isolated higher amounts) is expected through the first part of the weekend from central South Dakota across Minnesota and northern Wisconsin to the U.P. of Michigan.

This system will also bring a sizeable severe weather threat and potential outbreak to the central part of the nation Friday, with two Moderate Risk (threat level 4 of 5) areas. Strong and long-tracked tornadoes, destructive winds, and very large hail will be possible.

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