Winter Storms to Hit East Coast, Bringing More Snow and Dangers
A powerful winter storm is set to hit the East Coast this weekend, bringing more snow to states already reeling from the recent Winter Storm Fern. The National Weather Service has released a forecast map showing which states can expect significant snowfall and disruptions.
The Carolinas and southern Virginia are expected to be particularly affected, with snowfall beginning as early as Friday night. Coastal states from Georgia to Maine have at least a 5% chance of moderate snowfall between Saturday and Monday, which could lead to travel disruptions and exacerbate existing power outages.
For those who rely on electric heat, this is a particularly concerning situation. More than 150,000 customers across the Southeast remain without power, leaving many without access to basic necessities like heating.
The storm's arrival coincides with another Arctic blast expected to surge down over the Plains and through the East Coast. This will bring frigid temperatures that could break daily low-temperature records across the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast.
Gusty winds generated by the storm system are also likely to send wind chill temperatures plummeting well below zero, creating a hazardous situation for anyone outside. The NWS has warned of the dangers of being outside in these conditions, advising people to cover up, protect their pets and animals, and take steps to mitigate against frozen pipes.
While forecasters can't pinpoint exactly where the storm will hit or how intense it will be, they do warn that wind gusts may reduce visibility, creating treacherous driving conditions. Coastal flooding and dangerous surf are also possible along the mid-Atlantic coast.
The forecast remains uncertain, with several possible scenarios that could lead to a range of impacts. Forecast changes are anticipated as the system draws closer, and some meteorologists warn that this storm could rapidly intensify into a bomb cyclone, producing hurricane-force wind gusts and extremely heavy precipitation.
For now, residents along the projected path of this system are urged to actively monitor their local forecast and prepare for another round of severe winter weather impacts.
A powerful winter storm is set to hit the East Coast this weekend, bringing more snow to states already reeling from the recent Winter Storm Fern. The National Weather Service has released a forecast map showing which states can expect significant snowfall and disruptions.
The Carolinas and southern Virginia are expected to be particularly affected, with snowfall beginning as early as Friday night. Coastal states from Georgia to Maine have at least a 5% chance of moderate snowfall between Saturday and Monday, which could lead to travel disruptions and exacerbate existing power outages.
For those who rely on electric heat, this is a particularly concerning situation. More than 150,000 customers across the Southeast remain without power, leaving many without access to basic necessities like heating.
The storm's arrival coincides with another Arctic blast expected to surge down over the Plains and through the East Coast. This will bring frigid temperatures that could break daily low-temperature records across the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast.
Gusty winds generated by the storm system are also likely to send wind chill temperatures plummeting well below zero, creating a hazardous situation for anyone outside. The NWS has warned of the dangers of being outside in these conditions, advising people to cover up, protect their pets and animals, and take steps to mitigate against frozen pipes.
While forecasters can't pinpoint exactly where the storm will hit or how intense it will be, they do warn that wind gusts may reduce visibility, creating treacherous driving conditions. Coastal flooding and dangerous surf are also possible along the mid-Atlantic coast.
The forecast remains uncertain, with several possible scenarios that could lead to a range of impacts. Forecast changes are anticipated as the system draws closer, and some meteorologists warn that this storm could rapidly intensify into a bomb cyclone, producing hurricane-force wind gusts and extremely heavy precipitation.
For now, residents along the projected path of this system are urged to actively monitor their local forecast and prepare for another round of severe winter weather impacts.
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