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A sprawling winter storm bringing heavy snow, sleet and catastrophic ice accumulation sweeps from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Northeast, leaving hundreds of thousands without power, canceling more than 11,000 flights and closing major airports like LaGuardia, while prompting federal emergency declarations and widespread travel advisories as subzero cold and dangerous conditions persist into early next week.
A massive winter storm dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S., triggering widespread power outages in the Southeast, thousands of flight cancellations and travel disruptions, and a forecast of bitter cold to linger as officials activated emergency declarations and FEMA pre-positioned aid.
Space City Weather warns of an approaching Arctic front for the Houston area: expected Friday fog and mild highs, a chance of light showers, then a Saturday mid‑morning thunderstorm risk with around 0.5–1 inch of rain as a warm, moist air mass meets cooler air. Temperatures drop late Saturday into Sunday, with possible freezing temperatures and up to about 0.2 inch of ice accumulation in Montgomery County and parts northwest of Houston; roads may be icy on Sunday morning depending on surface temps. Sunday afternoon should see clearing but very cold conditions (20s–30s in urban Houston) with a dry Sunday night and a cold Monday (35–40 F). A gradual warm‑up is expected next week, though another Arctic push and even a slim snow chance are possible later in the week, per model variability.
An expansive winter storm will bring heavy snow to the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, along with dangerous freezing rain and sleet across the Southern Plains to the Southeast, potentially affecting regions unaccustomed to this mix. Forecasters warn of high impacts, including prolonged travel disruptions and widespread power outages as ice accumulates on trees and lines; arctic air behind the system could keep conditions frozen for days. Governors have declared emergencies and thousands of flights have been canceled. Residents are urged to prepare with home and car emergency kits, extra food and water, and to avoid travel during freezing rain, while trimming branches and protecting pipes.
A sprawling winter storm is forecast to bring heavy snow and potentially crippling ice from the South to the Northeast, prompting emergency declarations in at least 12 states, widespread flight cancellations, and major city mobilizations of snow crews and salting efforts. Rain at the storm’s onset could wash away de-icing materials, complicating road conditions as icy patches emerge. Cities like New York, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia are preparing for significant snowfall (NYC 10–14 inches discussed) and risky travel, while power outages and infrastructure strain are expected in some areas. The storm’s reach and intensity—combined with climate-change-linked variability in winter weather—could lead to multi-day outages and major disruption across the region.
A sprawling winter storm will sweep from the Plains to the Northeast Friday–Monday, bringing heavy snow (6–12 inches, with some areas over a foot) and dangerous ice across more than two dozen states. The system is expected to cause major travel disruptions and possible long-lasting power outages as Arctic air drives temperatures well below normal; emergency declarations are in place in several Southern states and major cities like New York, Philadelphia and Dallas sit in the snow/ice zones.
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Watch for several north Georgia counties ahead of a potential weekend storm bringing a mix of snow, sleet and ice, which could create hazardous travel and possibly disrupt the Monday morning commute; residents are urged to delay travel and prep now.
A significant winter weather event is forecast for Alabama, especially the northern half, from Friday night through Sunday, with likely freezing rain (and possible sleet or snow), and ice accumulations that could impair power lines and travel. Precipitation begins north of the state by 12 am Saturday and ends late Sunday or Monday. An Arctic air mass then brings subfreezing lows Sunday through Tuesday, with teens in the north and 20s elsewhere; southern areas may see cold rain if temperatures drop, with lingering ice risks.
A messy and icy start to Tuesday across Minnesota and western Wisconsin involves freezing rain, fog, and slick conditions, with significant ice accumulation expected in western Wisconsin, leading to winter weather advisories. Temperatures are steady, and a brief warm-up is forecasted for Wednesday, followed by a cooldown and another warm-up early next week.
A mostly cloudy Saturday with ending flurries gives way to a wintry mix on Sunday in Minnesota, with potential freezing rain, sleet, and snow, especially along the North Shore, as a storm system approaches. Temperatures will rise into the upper 30s and 40s, reducing snow depth by week's end.
A winter storm in New Jersey has shifted focus from snowfall to significant ice accumulation due to freezing rain, leading to a state of emergency across all counties, travel restrictions, and updated forecasts predicting more ice and less snow, with dangerous conditions expected through the weekend and into next week.
A winter weather advisory is in effect across Southeastern Michigan with freezing rain expected on Friday, leading to icy roads and travel disruptions. The weather will briefly warm up on Sunday with rain, but colder temperatures and snow are forecasted for the start of the new week, including snow showers and snow squalls, as a low-pressure system moves through.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Southeastern Michigan due to forecasted freezing rain and ice accumulation on Friday, which may impact travel during the holiday weekend, with expected ice buildup of 0.05 to 0.10 inches and temperatures around freezing.
A wintry mix of sleet, freezing drizzle, and snow is expected to impact Minnesota, particularly the Twin Cities, from Friday night into Saturday. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory due to potential slippery travel conditions caused by ice and snow accumulations. The precipitation will begin as snow and sleet, transitioning to freezing rain and snow by Saturday morning, with ice accumulations expected to be less than a tenth of an inch. Temperatures will rise into the 30s on Sunday, helping to melt any remaining ice.
The freezing rain event in northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio is not considered an ice storm as it is forecasted to result in less than a quarter of an inch of ice accumulation, prompting a Winter Weather Advisory but not an Ice Storm Warning. The last similar event occurred on New Year's Day in 2021, with ice accumulations of two-tenths of an inch or less. An Ice Storm Warning is issued for ice accumulations of a quarter of an inch or more, which can severely impact travel and cause power outages. The most extreme recent ice storm in the area occurred on December 19th, 2008, resulting in widespread power outages and tree damage due to a half an inch of ice accumulation.