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Winter Storm to Blanket U.S. Post-Thanksgiving with Snow

11/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

A winter storm will hit the United States after Thanksgiving, starting in the Pacific Northwest.
The system will bring heavy rain and snow across more than 1,000 miles.
Blizzard warnings are in parts of Wisconsin and Michigan, while lake-effect warnings project up to 20 inches from northeast Ohio to northwest Pennsylvania.
Temperatures will drop as an Arctic air mass arrives, with highs 15 to 20 degrees below normal.

History

Historical Context

The Great Blizzard of 1888, which struck from March 11-14, paralyzed the Eastern United States, causing over 400 deaths and disrupting transportation across major cities like New York and Boston. This storm, with snowdrifts exceeding 50 feet, highlighted the need for improved weather forecasting and emergency response, ultimately leading to significant advancements in these areas in the years that followed.

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Story summary

A winter storm will hit the United States after Thanksgiving, starting in the Pacific Northwest.
The system will bring heavy rain and snow across more than 1,000 miles.
Blizzard warnings are in parts of Wisconsin and Michigan, while lake-effect warnings project up to 20 inches from northeast Ohio to northwest Pennsylvania.
Temperatures will drop as an Arctic air mass arrives, with highs 15 to 20 degrees below normal.

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