Light Snow, Freezing Rain Likely in Upper Midwest, Great Lakes, Central Plains This Weekend

The latest weather forecast showed that freezing rain and light snow are possible in the Upper Midwest, Great Lakes and Central Plains this weekend, causing travel dangers and cold-related health concerns.

The NWS Weather Prediction Center warned of heavy to excessive rainfall in parts of Florida and Southern Georgia on the weekend. On the East Coast, residents can anticipate wind and rain early next week.

Over the Great Lakes and Central Appalachians, people should stay alert for snowy outlook. In this week's weather, homeowners should stay alert for cold-related health concerns, heavy snow and damage to plants and plumbing.

Freezing Rain and Light Snow: Where Will Travel Concerns Unload This Weekend?

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The National Weather Service (NWS) monitors the development of a couple of cold fronts in the Midwest and Plains that could likely spread over the Gulf Coast and Southern Plains.

In the Upper Midwest, the colder air is expected in the late week. Light to moderate snowfall is likely in the region. In Northern and Central California, homeowners should watch out for rainy outlooks and showers.

In the Pacific Northwest, residents should anticipate a wetter weather outlook before Christmas outlook. Homeowners should watch out for beneficial rain in drought-affected areas, including mountain snow.

The Pacific Northwest has recently experienced flooding rainfall due to snowmelt and heavy rain. From December 17 to December 21, a pattern change in the weather will bring beneficial rainfall in the following areas:

Seattle
Spokane
Portland
Boise
Medford
Redding
Reno
Fresno
Los Angeles
San Diego

Motorists should stay alert for severe weather outlook and dangerous roads due to reduced visibility and foggy conditions.

Also Read : Pacific Northeast Weather Forecast: Wet Weather Pattern To Unload Before Christmas

Southeastern US Weather Outlook: Tornado Threats On the Weekend

On the other hand, a potential storm can impact parts of the Southeast this weekend. The potent storm can unleash severe weather, including tornadoes, hail, flooding rainfall and strong winds.

The challenging weather can unload in the Florida Peninsula and the Gulf of Mexico. On Saturday, the severe thunderstorms can become more noticeable, causing intense rainfall and localized damaging winds.

In addition, the severe weather outlook can unload in the following areas:

Savannah
Orlando
Tampa
Cape Coral
Miami
Jacksonville
Wilmington
Myrtle Beach
Charleston
Savannah

As the Holiday comes near, millions of Americans are expected to fly and travel to enjoy the much-waited Christmas. People should check the weather outlook in the Southeastern US this weekend before planning.