Regional weather shows cold warnings and warm anomalies
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United States weather services reported notable regional temperature swings on Sunday with dangerously cold conditions in parts of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, while the Midwest and Mountain West warmed toward seasonal norms. Local offices issued warnings including an Extreme Cold Warning in Birmingham where wind chills fell to single-digit values. Lake-effect snow ended near Chicago, then gave way to sun and milder readings. Washington experienced blustery conditions and gusts near 40 mph behind a nor-easter, and Denver reported unseasonably mild, sunny afternoons with highs near 60. Forecasts show brief light snow chances. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Nor'easter offshore produced gusty northwest winds affecting the Mid-Atlantic (late January into Feb 1).
- 2. Extreme Cold Warning remained in effect for Birmingham into Sunday morning with single-digit wind chills.
- 3. Lake-effect snow ended near Chicago overnight, followed by temperatures rebounding into the upper 20s.
- 4. Denver recorded unseasonably warm, sunny conditions with highs near 60 on Sunday.
- 5. Forecasts through the following week predicted brief light snow chances and general moderation.
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