Today's Forecast Summary Unsettled West
4:58 a.m. ET 4/10/2006
Senior Meteorologist, The Weather Channel
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Much of the West Coast has experienced cool and showery weather conditions lately and Monday will be no exception. No heavy rain or snow is forecast, but western Washington, western Oregon and northern and central California will continue to be showery. Snow levels are expected to range from 4000 to 5000 feet in the Cascades to around 6000 feet near Lake Tahoe in the Sierras. High temperatures will range from the 30s in the Sierras and northern Rockies to the 80s in southwest Arizona and southern and far eastern New Mexico. Critical wildfire conditions due to low humidity and gusty winds will continue over southeastern Colorado and most of New Mexico. More wet weather is expected over coastal sections of California later in the week. Midwest
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The Midwest will experience some fine weather on Monday. There may be a few isolates severe thunderstorms over parts of the Dakotas and northern Minnesota by evening, however. High temperatures will range from the 50s around Lake Superior and Lake Huron to the 80s in western Kansas and adjacent areas of Nebraska. Critical wildfire conditions may exist in parts of western Kansas. South
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Much of the South will be sunny and a bit warmer on Monday. The only exception will be over the southern tip of Florida near a stalled front. Highs on Monday will range from the 60s in North Carolina to the low 90s here and there in western and southern Texas. Dry conditions combined with gusty winds will lead to critical wildfire conditions in the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles and West Texas. Northeast
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Most of the Northwest will enjoy a sunny, but cool, Monday. The day will begin chilly with early morning temperatures in the 20s and 30s. Afternoon highs will move into the 50s across New York and Southern New England to the 60s elsewhere. Back to Weather Center Index
A major winter storm is dropping snow, ice, and freezing rain across the Midwestern United States. 

Over 12 inches (30cm) of snow is expected in parts of Ohio and Indiana. Along the Ohio River, freezing rain and sleet is expected to make driving hazardous. The precipitation is forecast to continue through the evening Tuesday and into early Wednesday morning, before moving out towards the East Coast.

Blizzard warnings have been issued for much of Northwest Ohio and Northern Indiana, with very cold temperatures, considerable snowfall, and blowing and drifting snow.

Many flights have been canceled or delayed at Port Columbus International Airport, especially those destined for other cities in the midwest. 

Schools have been canceled, and some businesses are sending employees home early. The Ohio State University, University of Cincinnati and many other colleges decided to cancel classes, sending home all non-essential staff.