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Morning rain is expected to usher in warmer temperatures, with air and pavement temperatures staying warm enough to avoid widespread slick roads. The Winter Weather Advisory has been dropped, but wet weather is expected for most of the day. Highs will reach the 50s for the middle and end of the week, accompanied by more rain on Wednesday and Thursday. Friday will be dry and around 50 degrees.
Upstate New York is unlikely to have a white Christmas this year due to warmer temperatures, despite being historically one of the regions in the country most likely to experience snow during the holiday season.
Colder temperatures will persist on Wednesday, but warmer and more seasonal temperatures in the 40s are expected by Friday in southern Minnesota. Rain and snow chances are forecasted for the weekend, with the possibility of up to half an inch of rainfall in southern Minnesota. The exact locations and timing of snowfall remain uncertain.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued its winter forecast, predicting warmer than normal temperatures and drier conditions for Michigan. The forecast takes into account the strong El Niño and the long-term trend of warmer global temperatures. While there will still be winter weather, including snow and freezing rain, there may be fewer snowstorms and more periods of warmer weather causing snow to melt. Ice fishing may be more challenging in the southern parts of the state, and the effects of El Niño may not be felt until late December. Overall, the forecast suggests a less harsh winter compared to previous years.