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A weather system involving an atmospheric river is bringing accumulating snow to Colorado's high country, with 4 to 8 inches expected and up to 18 inches near Vail Pass, causing travel delays and potential road closures, while the Front Range may see 1 to 5 inches of slushy, melting snow.
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has declared a state of emergency for the state in anticipation of the Great American Eclipse, releasing funds to assist commercial carriers transporting essential items and addressing potential dangers and hardships posed by the influx of out-of-state travelers. The state of emergency will remain in effect until April 10, 2024.
A Nor'easter has brought heavy, wet snow to Maine, causing power outages for over 300,000 customers, road closures due to fallen trees and power lines, and travel disruptions including canceled flights and bus runs. The storm is expected to persist through Thursday night and possibly into Friday, with the worst behind as the weekend approaches. Central Maine Power has pre-staged crews to address the outages, and officials are urging caution and advising people to stay home if possible.
Blizzard warnings have been issued for the Plains and Upper Midwest as a powerful spring snowstorm is expected to bring more than a foot of snow and near-zero visibility, impacting travel across the region. Heavy snow and high winds are predicted, with Winter Storm Warnings covering a large area from Montana to Wisconsin. The storm could also bring periods of heavy rain, potentially reducing snow totals in some areas. Communities in the Upper Midwest could receive 12-18 inches of snow, with powerful winds gusting up to 50 mph, leading to blizzard conditions and travel restrictions.
Blizzard Warnings have been issued for the Plains and Upper Midwest as a powerful spring snowstorm is expected to bring over a foot of snow from the Dakotas to Wisconsin, with major impacts on travel. High wind gusts and heavy snow are forecasted, with Winter Storm Warnings covering a large area from Montana to Wisconsin. The forecast also includes periods of heavy rain, potentially spoiling snow totals for major cities like Minneapolis. Communities in the Upper Midwest could receive 12-18 inches of snow, with powerful winds gusting up to 50 mph, leading to blizzard conditions and prompting travel restrictions.
A significant winter storm is set to hit Maine on Saturday, bringing heavy snow, mix, and rain with travel likely to be impacted. The storm is expected to start early Saturday morning and continue throughout the day, with the potential for significant snowfall in the mountains and varying amounts in other regions. Quieter weather is forecasted for Maine Maple Sunday and into next week, with uncertainty about the next chance of rain.
As spring arrives, the National Weather Service in Chanhassen and Grand Forks is forecasting measurable snow and potential travel impacts for parts of Minnesota and North Dakota on Thursday and into the weekend, with uncertainty regarding the exact locations and amounts of snow. St. Cloud, Minnesota, is currently experiencing a significant snowfall deficit compared to normal levels for this time of year.
Denver is bracing for a major snowstorm, with heavy snow and travel impacts expected. Snow totals could reach up to 3 feet in some areas, with a winter storm warning in effect until Friday morning. After the storm, flurries are expected on Friday before sunny weather returns, gradually melting the snow and warming temperatures back to the 50s and 60s next week.
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for parts of Massachusetts ahead of a system expected to bring up to 9 inches of snow, with the Berkshires and much of Worcester County expecting 6 to 9 inches, while the rest of the state is expected to get between 3 and 6 inches. Communities on the South Shore and Cape can expect 1 to 3 inches, with high winds and significant travel impacts anticipated.
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.
The Chicago area is under a winter weather advisory with snow and freezing rain expected to impact travel, with up to two-tenths of an inch of ice possible. Various counties will experience mixed precipitation, leading to hazardous commuting conditions and potential power outages, with the advisory in effect from Monday morning through Tuesday morning.
A winter storm is expected to bring 2-4 inches of fluffy snow to South-Central Pennsylvania, with slightly higher totals of 4-6 inches in some areas. The snow is anticipated to start between 3 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Friday, leading to a slow morning commute and continuing through the afternoon before tapering off by evening. Wind chills on Saturday morning will be near zero, with potential blowing and drifting snow due to 15-25 mph northwesterly winds. Travel impacts are expected throughout the day, and residents are advised to stay updated with WGAL for the latest weather alerts and information.
Colorado is bracing for the worst day of a snowstorm with the coldest wind chill and more snow on Monday, leading to travel impacts and school closures. Avalanche, wind chill, and winter storm warnings are in effect, with road closures and flight cancellations reported. Wind chill values are expected to drop to -20 to -40 degrees, and Fort Collins is forecast to break cold records. The storm is expected to move out by Monday evening, with seasonal temperatures returning by midweek.
A winter storm is causing heavy snow and travel impacts in the Omaha area, leading to schedule changes and closures for schools and businesses. Metro Transit will have a delayed start on Friday, and a full list of schedule changes and closings can be found in the article. The storm is expected to bring dangerous conditions, including extreme cold, prompting various institutions to take precautions.
A major winter storm is expected to bring accumulating snow and travel impacts to the Omaha area on Monday and into Tuesday morning, with 5 to 10 inches of heavy, wet snow forecasted for the metro and higher totals possible north and west. Road conditions are expected to deteriorate quickly, with wind gusts up to 45 mph leading to blowing and drifting snow, near blizzard conditions, Monday night into Tuesday morning. A winter storm warning is in effect until 12 p.m. Tuesday for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa, with closures and disruptions to infrastructure expected.