The Nation's Weather

| January 14, 2021 2:09 AM

The Nation's Weather for Thursday, January 14, 2021

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NATIONAL SUMMARY

The only significant storm over the lower 48 states today is

forecast to move slowly across the North Central states.

This powerful system is expected to continue to spread high

winds from the Rockies to the Plains, where gusts can

approach 80 mph in some locations. The storm is also likely

to draw colder, more seasonable air southward into the

region, following record-challenging warmth. The combination

of the storm and cold air is expected to produce a swath of

accumulating snow from parts of Iowa and Nebraska to much of

Minnesota and part of Michigan. A freeze-up and blowing snow

can make for dangerous travel. Elsewhere, rain will wet

South Florida, while snow moves into the Northeast. Warm

weather is anticipated over the Southwest, while the

Northwest will be dry with milder conditions.

SPECIAL WEATHER

No new information for this time period.

WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS

No new information for this time period.

DAILY EXTREMES

National High Wednesday 81 at Oceano, CA

National Low Wednesday -13 at Crested Butte, CO

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