Conditions should improve by Tuesday morning. Down A strong winter storm that dumped snow, sleet and freezing rain from Nebraska to Maine has moved east into the Atlantic ocean. Sporadic snow showers will remain today across New England. Total snow accumulations included 9-12 inches in the Chicago area and 6 inches across Pennsylvania and southern Michigan. Two small tornadoes were also reported in Arkansas yesterday causing 8 minor injuries.
Forecasts call for much improved conditions during the next few days.
In Record Warmth Summer returned to Texas yesterday as temperatures 25 - 30 degrees above normal swept across the state. Both Dallas and Houston also enjoyed the surprising heat as the thermometer tipped 83 F. Meteorologists warn Texans to enjoy those balmy temperatures while they last. The forecast calls for much cooler conditions over the next few days. East A strong winter storm packing a messy mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain is moving across the Midwest and New England today. A wide band of snow with accumulations in excess of 6 inches is expected from Chicago, IL to Portland, Maine.