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A powerful winter storm is causing blizzard-like conditions, strong winds, and plunging temperatures across the Upper Midwest and parts of the South, leading to travel disruptions, power outages, and dangerous weather conditions.
Winter storm warnings are in effect in the Midwest and Northeast as heavy snow blankets New England, with some areas expecting over 2 feet of snow. Maine's governor has advised against travel due to low visibility, and residents are urged to prepare for potential power outages. Meanwhile, Wisconsin is buried under more than 1 foot of snow with blizzard conditions, and a blizzard warning has been issued for Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
A powerful spring storm has brought tornadoes to the Plains and the South, with tornado warnings issued for parts of Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Severe weather alerts are in place for nine million Americans across the Lower Mississippi Valley, and blizzard conditions are affecting the central and Midwest regions. The storm is expected to continue through Tuesday, with concerns of damaging winds, large hail, and possible strong tornadoes as it reaches East Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
A powerful cross-country storm is expected to bring heavy mountain snow and possible blizzard conditions to the Western mountains before moving eastward, posing a risk of severe weather to millions in the Midwest. The storm will also bring high wind gusts, widespread rain, and possible snow to the eastern U.S. later in the week. Winter weather alerts have been issued across the West, and over 48 million people in the Midwest face the risk of severe weather on Tuesday. The storm is expected to impact the eastern U.S. by Thursday, with the potential for widespread rain and snow.
A major winter storm is expected to hit the Chicago area on Friday, with a Winter Storm Watch in effect from 6 a.m. Friday until noon Saturday. The storm will bring light snow during the morning commute, with the worst travel conditions expected in the late afternoon and evening. Strong gusty winds could create blizzard conditions at times, with around three to six inches of snow possible in the city and higher amounts in the suburbs. Frigid arctic air will follow the snow, with temperatures dropping to just two degrees on Saturday.
A major winter storm is set to bring "ferocious blizzard conditions" and travel hazards across the country, with up to 2 inches of snow per hour expected in the central and southern Plains. The storm has already caused power outages in Massachusetts and is forecasted to bring hazardous conditions to the interior Northeast and severe thunderstorms across the central Gulf Coast. Texas and New York have already been impacted, and the West Coast is bracing for powerful winter storm systems. Officials are urging residents to avoid travel and prepare for dangerous conditions.
Winter Storm Finn is expected to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions, severe storms, and flooding to parts of the United States, with an enhanced risk for severe storms, including strong tornadoes, in the Houston metro area and along the Gulf Coast. Some schools in the Omaha area have switched to remote learning, and blizzard warnings have been issued for parts of the Plains. The severe weather threat, including the potential for overnight tornadoes, will persist into Tuesday for areas of the Southeast.
A massive winter storm is hitting Alaska, bringing high winds, heavy snow, and rain to different parts of the state. Blizzard conditions are affecting the western coasts, while the interior is experiencing low wind chills. Southeast Alaska is facing flood watches and the risk of landslides due to heavy rain and strong winds. Anchorage has seen 4 to 8 inches of snow, with more expected before the storm ends.
Rescue crews in Eastern Europe are battling blizzard conditions as a winter storm brings near-zero visibility to parts of Romania and Ukraine. The Romanian National Meteorological Administration issued weather warnings for the eastern half of the country, with firefighters working to clear snow-covered roads in gusty blizzard conditions. Drivers were warned to stay off the roads or prepare for travel in blizzard conditions. The storm system also caused a freighter vessel to sink off the Greek island of Lesbos. In Ukraine, heavy sleet, rain, and increasing snow cover are forecast, with crews rescuing trapped drivers and deploying resources to clear roads and restore power.