Holiday Travel Forecast Across US

Snow and rain was expected to impact some New Year's plans for those in the Northwest, interior Northeast and southern Texas.

However, most of the Lower 48 could expect generally dry conditions on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

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New Year's Day

The first day of the new year was expected to have generally tranquil conditions across the Lower 48.

A few lake-effect snow showers were expected in the eastern Great Lakes, and a few lingering snow showers were also possible in northern New England. The rest of the East was on track to enjoy dry conditions with temperatures near to slightly above average.

Showers were expected to increase from southern and eastern Texas into western Louisiana on New Year's Day. Temperatures were forecast to be generally be in the 50s or 60s there.

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A dry start to the year was anticipated in the Midwest, with temperatures above average and highs rangoing from the 20s near the Canadian border to the 50s in the mid-Mississippi Valley.

Snow was expected farther west in the Rockies, including in Salt Lake City, with rain and mountain snow in the Pacific Northwest. The Southwest was expecting a dry day with highs near or slightly below average.

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