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Clipper Snow Sets Stage for Dangerous Arctic Blast in Midwest and Northeast

The National Weather Service warns that life-threatening wind chills may trigger rare Extreme Cold Warnings.

Overview

  • Light to moderate snow arrives Friday into early Saturday, generally 1–3 inches with 2–4 inches near some coasts and lake‑enhanced zones.
  • A sharp Arctic front Saturday night into Sunday will drop temperatures swiftly and drive wind chills into the teens to 20s below zero.
  • Gusts commonly 30–40 mph in the Great Lakes and 20–50 mph in New England will create blowing snow, brief squalls, and poor visibility.
  • Forecasters expect hazardous commutes and possible flight delays from the Midwest to New England, with the coldest conditions early Sunday.
  • Local outlooks highlight Detroit’s 1–3 inches with 30–40 mph gusts and minus‑10 to minus‑20 wind chills, and Boston’s 2–4 inches coastally with wind chills near minus‑25.