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Michigan is experiencing a winter storm with heavy snowfall, leading to hazardous driving conditions and reduced visibility. Lower Michigan, including Detroit, Howell, Pontiac, and Port Huron, is expected to receive several inches of snow, with a winter weather advisory in effect for Wayne and Washtenaw counties. Residents are advised to stay updated on the latest forecast and prepare for potential power outages.
Wet snow and strong wind gusts will create hazardous driving conditions overnight and into Monday morning in Westvale, NY, with snow-covered, slippery roads and significant blowing snow. Winter weather and wind alerts are in effect, with conditions expected to improve by late afternoon. Snowfall accumulations will vary depending on elevation, and meteorologist Sam Postitch will provide live updates on NBC3 and CBS5 starting at 4 a.m.
A winter weather advisory covering 62 counties in Michigan is in place, with different areas experiencing varying types of winter precipitation, including snow, sleet, and freezing rain. The advisory is expected to end at different times across the state on Thursday, with hazardous driving conditions likely in certain areas due to snow accumulations and icy glaze. The southern third of Michigan is not expected to have wintry road conditions due to temperatures above freezing.
New Jersey school districts are announcing closures and delayed openings for Tuesday due to a major winter storm expected to bring 6 to 12 inches of snow across much of northern New Jersey, making driving conditions particularly treacherous. Winter storm warnings and watches have been issued for several counties, with winds gusting to 35 mph. School schedule changes have been announced in Bergen, Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, and Sussex counties.
Denver is expecting more snow on Saturday, with accumulating snow and poor visibility creating hazardous driving conditions. Snow showers will continue through late Saturday, becoming heavier in the afternoon, with temperatures dropping into the upper teens and lower 20s. The snow is expected to taper off in the evening, followed by gradually clearing clouds. Sunday will bring sunshine and temperatures slightly below average, leading to some melting before refreezing. The rest of the week looks mainly sunny with temperatures slowly warming into the 50s, with a low chance of rain/snow showers by Friday.
The National Weather Service is predicting light snowfall for Massachusetts on Friday, with the South Shore, Cape Cod, and Islands expected to receive 2-3 inches while the rest of the state may see a lighter coating. Hazardous driving conditions are anticipated during the evening commute, particularly along routes 3 and 6. The weekend is expected to be dry but frigid, with wind chills dropping to the single digits statewide on Saturday and Sunday.
Southeast Michigan will experience a burst of snow late tonight or early Tuesday morning, changing to rain for Tuesday afternoon and evening, and then back to snow showers by Wednesday morning. The heavy snowfall on Tuesday morning could make driving dangerous, but temperatures warming above freezing later in the day should make roads wet rather than snowy. Expect 2 to 4 inches of snow Tuesday morning, followed by rain and another 1 to 2 inches of snow late Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, resulting in 1 to 3 inches of snow on the ground when the storm is over.
A powerful winter storm is expected to bring two bursts of snow and one burst of rain to southwest Michigan from late tonight through Wednesday. The burst of snow on Tuesday morning could be heavy and dangerous for driving, with 2 to 4 inches expected. Temperatures will warm up, causing the snow to change to rain for Tuesday afternoon and evening before gradually cooling off and changing back to snow showers by Wednesday morning. Driving conditions will be most dangerous on Tuesday morning but should improve in the afternoon as temperatures rise above freezing.
Dense fog is expected to persist in the Puget Sound region, including Seattle, Tacoma, and Bremerton, until midday Thursday, causing low visibility and hazardous driving conditions. The fog is being trapped by high pressure and local topography, with the lack of wind contributing to its persistence. The Washington State Ferries had to cancel a route due to low visibility, but it has since resumed. Breezy conditions on Friday will help clear the fog, with rain showers and snowfall expected in the mountain passes. Mild Pacific moisture may lead to freezing rain in the mountains on Christmas Day, followed by heavier rain for holiday travel on Tuesday.
Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories for parts of Northeast Ohio have expired early as the snowfall has mostly ended. Driving conditions are mainly wet with some slushy spots reported. Wind gusts on Monday exceeded 50 miles per hour.
A strong Nor'easter is set to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Virginia on Sunday, with rain coverage increasing to 100% by noon. The heaviest rain is expected Sunday night, with thunderstorms possible. Driving conditions will be miserable, especially towards Richmond, with wind gusts reaching 40mph in the ABC13 viewing area and up to 60mph along the coast. Rain will taper off on Monday morning, with light mountain snow expected throughout the day.
A winter storm brought heavy snow to parts of New Mexico, causing difficult driving conditions and school closures. I-25 was closed for several hours due to black ice, but has since reopened. The winter weather advisory for Albuquerque has expired, but more snow and rain showers are expected throughout the weekend. Drivers are advised to be cautious on the roads and to download the KOAT App for customized weather alerts.
Snow-packed and icy roads have led to difficult driving conditions in most of northern and central New Mexico, including parts of Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Vegas up to Taos and the rest of the northern part of the state. Drivers are urged to use caution in the area. AAA, the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, the National Safety Council, and the New Mexico Department of Transportation offer tips to stay safe while driving in winter weather.