From Colorado to Green Bay, These Cities Could See Several Inches of Snow This Week

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This week, a storm system is forecast to bring a mix of wet, windy, and snowy conditions to dozens of major cities throughout the United States. Close to 7% of the U.S. population is forecast to receive some snow, while about 20% is forecast to receive some precipitation.

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According to the NOAA’s National Digital Forecast Database, some Midwest cities could receive up to six inches of snow in the next 72 hours. A closer look at NOAA data reveals the cities that will see the most snow this week.

To determine the cities that will get the most snow this week, Climate Crisis 247 reviewed data on snowfall forecasts from NOAA’s National Digital Forecast Database. Cities with at least 25,000 residents were ranked based on the total amount of snowfall forecast to accumulate in the 72 hours from December 9 to December 11, 2024. Supplemental data on precipitation forecast for December 9 to December 13 came from the National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center.

15. Port Huron, MI

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  • Forecast snow accumulation, December 9-11: 2 to 3 inches
  • Forecast precipitation, December 9-13: 0.3 inches
  • Total population: 28,881
 

14. Manitowoc, WI

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  • Forecast snow accumulation, December 9-11: 2 to 3 inches
  • Forecast precipitation, December 9-13: 0.0 inches
  • Total population: 34,500
 

13. Butte, MT

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  • Forecast snow accumulation, December 9-11: 2 to 3 inches
  • Forecast precipitation, December 9-13: 0.1 inches
  • Total population: 34,638
 

12. Battle Creek, MI

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  • Forecast snow accumulation, December 9-11: 2 to 3 inches
  • Forecast precipitation, December 9-13: 0.3 inches
  • Total population: 52,469
 

11. Kalamazoo, MI

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  • Forecast snow accumulation, December 9-11: 2 to 3 inches
  • Forecast precipitation, December 9-13: 0.3 inches
  • Total population: 73,342
 

10. Boulder, CO

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  • Forecast snow accumulation, December 9-11: 2 to 3 inches
  • Forecast precipitation, December 9-13: 0.1 inches
  • Total population: 106,598
 

9. Green Bay, WI

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  • Forecast snow accumulation, December 9-11: 2 to 3 inches
  • Forecast precipitation, December 9-13: 0.0 inches
  • Total population: 106,846
 

8. Bay City, MI

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  • Forecast snow accumulation, December 9-11: 3 to 6 inches
  • Forecast precipitation, December 9-13: 0.3 inches
  • Total population: 32,664
 

7. Holland, MI

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  • Forecast snow accumulation, December 9-11: 3 to 6 inches
  • Forecast precipitation, December 9-13: 0.5 inches
  • Total population: 34,186
 

6. Muskegon, MI

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  • Forecast snow accumulation, December 9-11: 3 to 6 inches
  • Forecast precipitation, December 9-13: 0.5 inches
  • Total population: 38,286
 

5. Saginaw, MI

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  • Forecast snow accumulation, December 9-11: 3 to 6 inches
  • Forecast precipitation, December 9-13: 0.3 inches
  • Total population: 44,316
 

4. Flint, MI

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  • Forecast snow accumulation, December 9-11: 3 to 6 inches
  • Forecast precipitation, December 9-13: 0.3 inches
  • Total population: 81,863
 

3. Lakewood, CO

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  • Forecast snow accumulation, December 9-11: 3 to 6 inches
  • Forecast precipitation, December 9-13: 0.1 inches
  • Total population: 156,149
 

2. Grand Rapids, MI

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  • Forecast snow accumulation, December 9-11: 3 to 6 inches
  • Forecast precipitation, December 9-13: 0.3 inches
  • Total population: 198,096
 

1. Colorado Springs, CO

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  • Forecast snow accumulation, December 9-11: 3 to 6 inches
  • Forecast precipitation, December 9-13: 0.3 inches
  • Total population: 479,612
 

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