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Southern Wisconsin experiences a warm spell with rain and mild temperatures before a cold front on Sunday causes a 30-degree temperature drop, bringing snow, strong winds, and dangerous wind chills into early next week, with temperatures remaining below normal through Monday.
Washington state is experiencing severe flooding with evacuations and damage, while the Midwest faces dangerously cold temperatures due to an arctic blast, with the weather system expanding across the US, causing widespread disruptions and concerns about ongoing high water levels and additional rain.
A significant Arctic cold front is sweeping across much of the US, bringing snow, record low temperatures, and hazardous travel conditions, with Florida experiencing unseasonably cold wind chills and potential impacts on local wildlife like iguanas.
A severe Arctic blast has caused over a foot of snow in the Great Lakes region, creating dangerous travel conditions and record cold temperatures across much of the US, including potential early-November lows in southeastern states and Florida, but the cold snap is expected to be short-lived with temperatures rebounding by midweek.
An ice storm is expected to hit parts of the U.S. Midwest, with the National Weather Service issuing warnings for Iowa and alerts from Kansas to Minnesota. The storm could bring freezing rain, creating hazardous driving conditions with potential ice accumulations over half an inch. Meanwhile, the eastern U.S. is experiencing frigid temperatures and lake effect snow, with some areas in New York and Michigan receiving significant snowfall. The cold snap is expected to ease by Sunday, but residents are advised to prepare for the ice storm with necessary supplies.
An Arctic blast is causing severe winter weather across the northern U.S., affecting post-Thanksgiving travel with heavy snow and dangerously cold winds. Approximately 7 million people are under winter alerts in states like Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. Lake effect snow is creating hazardous travel conditions, with some areas expecting up to 60 inches of snow. The National Guard has been deployed in parts of New York, and travel advisories are in place as temperatures remain significantly below average.
A powerful Arctic blast is set to bring severe winter weather and lake-effect snow to the eastern U.S. this weekend, potentially disrupting post-Thanksgiving travel. The National Weather Service has issued lake-effect storm warnings from Cleveland to Buffalo, with up to 6 feet of snow expected in some areas. The cold front will also bring dangerously low temperatures and wind chills, raising risks of frostbite and hypothermia. Over 3,900 flights were delayed on Friday, with more disruptions expected as nearly 80 million people travel for Thanksgiving.
An Arctic blast is set to hit Michigan starting late on Thanksgiving Day, bringing below-freezing temperatures and several inches of lake-effect snow, particularly in West Michigan. The National Weather Service warns of slick roads and reduced visibility from Friday through the holiday weekend, with areas like Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo expected to be heavily affected. The cold and snowy conditions are anticipated to persist into the following week.
Heavy rain from the Gulf of Mexico is causing flash floods and rising waterways in the southern US, with flood warnings issued in Texas. Northern California is also experiencing heavy rain, leading to coastal and flash flood warnings. The arctic blast that brought single-digit temperatures to the Plains, Midwest, and Northeast is now moving east, with freezing rain and sleet expected in the Midwest as temperatures rise.
Warmer weather is expected to replace the recent arctic blast across the eastern half of the United States, bringing with it a risk of ice and flooding. Temperatures are set to rise significantly, with highs reaching the upper 60s to low 70s in the Southeast and the 50s as far north as New York. However, the warm air colliding with lingering cold air will create ice and freezing rain from Dallas to Fort Wayne, with potential flooding threats for approximately 37 million people along the Gulf Coast and western Southeast.
A major thaw is expected to bring warmer temperatures to most of the US following an Arctic blast that left over 80 dead. However, heavy rain and flooding pose new threats, with the Midwest and Northeast facing wintry concerns. Ice-related problems are anticipated in the southern Plains and Mississippi Valley as temperatures rise, and areas from Texas to Illinois remain under the threat of icy rain. The National Weather Service issued warnings for freezing rain and icy conditions in various states, urging residents to take precautions. Additionally, a surge of moisture is expected to trigger rain, ice, and snow from the Upper Midwest to the Northeast, potentially causing further travel disruptions and flooding.
The recent arctic blast in Portland caused over 1,000 trees to fall, leading to widespread power outages, halted MAX trains, and property damage, including two fatalities. The city's Urban Forestry department is shocked by the extent of the damage and emphasizes that trees can be saved in many cases.
An arctic blast has brought bone-chilling cold and dangerous icy conditions to much of the United States, resulting in over 60 weather-related deaths. Heavy snow and plunging temperatures have made roadways slick, with fatalities reported in states like Mississippi, Tennessee, and Oregon. Emergency officials are warning of frostbite and hypothermia with prolonged outdoor exposure, and temperatures are expected to reach record lows in cities like Minneapolis and Chicago. The cold snap is also affecting Southern cities and the Great Lakes region, while thousands in Portland, Oregon, remain without power. However, the National Weather Service forecasts a steady warm-up for the middle of the country beginning Sunday.
The historic freeze that brought sub-zero weather to all 48 lower states is set to thaw next week, though another chilly blast is expected to arrive soon. More than 100 million Americans are under alerts for extreme weather as a winter storm sweeps across the country, resulting in flight cancellations and delays. The Midwest and Southeast will experience a surge of bitter cold air, while the East Coast and West Coast are expected to experience warmer-than-average weather next week. The Arctic conditions are set to persist in the Midwest, with lake-effect snow and freezing conditions continuing. The extreme weather has led to numerous environmental incidents and weather-related deaths across the country.
A winter storm is hitting the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, causing school closures in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh, with over 100 million Americans under winter alerts. More than 1,000 flights have been canceled, and snow is forecast from Indiana to Delaware, with New York City expecting 1 to 2 inches. Philadelphia has declared a snow emergency, and the city's school district has closed schools for Friday. Another Arctic blast is bringing dangerously low temperatures to the Plains, Midwest, and South, with freeze alerts in effect for cities as far south as New Orleans and Jacksonville.