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A look at the expected weather in the battleground states on Election Day

A look at the expected weather in the battleground states on Election Day

Weather conditions can be a factor in the number of people voting in person on Election Day.

The strongest US weather forecast for Tuesday is in Montana, where there could be blizzard conditions, but that state is not a battleground and is heavily favored to go to Donald Trump.

Key battleground states, including Michigan and Wisconsin, are expected to see some rain.

Here are the Election Day predictions for the seven most contested states.

Arizona

Phoenix and Tucson and many other regions of the state will see temperatures in the 60s and 70s. Northern areas will have cooler temperatures. The state will be mostly dry with only light precipitation possible near the Utah border.

Georgia

Temperatures in the mid 70s-80s are expected in Georgia. Southwestern parts of the state may see light rain on Tuesday evening.

Michigan

Temperatures will be above normal in Michigan, with southern parts of the state in the 70s. Detroit could see temperatures in the 70s. A few thunderstorms in lower Michigan are possible later in the day. The Upper Peninsula will see temperatures in the 50s and 60s and around 0.5 inches of rain.

Nevada

Temperatures in the 60s are expected across the state. Las Vegas could approach 70 and Reno will be in the mid 50s. Temperatures will be in the upper 20s in the morning, warming up in the afternoon.

North Carolina

Temperatures are expected in the mid 70s to 80s with a few showers possible in the western parts of the state.

Pennsylvania

No precipitation is expected in Pennsylvania. Temperatures will be in the 70s and near 80 in some western regions, including Pittsburgh.

Wisconsin

Much of central and eastern Wisconsin will be in the 60s. Temperatures will be closer to 45 or 50 degrees near the Minnesota border. Conditions will be wet throughout the day. The northern half of the state could see about 0.5 inches of rain, with less expected in the southern half.

Weather across the country

Most of Tuesday’s precipitation is expected in the central US, where scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible. In addition to possible blizzard conditions in western Montana, snow is also forecast for parts of Idaho, eastern Washington and Oregon. Calm weather is expected for the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southwest. California’s cool, dry weather is causing wildfire concerns.

These forecasts come from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Weather Prediction Center.

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