Winter Storm, Blizzard Conditions
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Temperatures across the Two Virginias are coming in above freezing in most places, but a few localities are starting out in the 20s. Today is a First Alert Weather Day due to the potential for more snow, but most notably blizzard conditions for the higher terrain. Slick roads will be possible as we see snow accumulate tonight.
Meteorologists warned of impossible travel across numerous states as blizzard conditions were expected to set in.
Lake-effect snow has already caused blizzard conditions in parts of Wisconsin, Minnesota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania and western New York could also potentially receive over a foot of snow downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario.
The National Weather Service is forecasting wind gusts of over 50 mph from Atlantic to Waterloo. What to know about blizzard possibilities.
Severe winter weather has been sweeping across the United States this week, bringing with it extreme cold, and in some places, heavy snow. As of Thursday morning, one state remains under a Blizzard Warning from the National Weather Service.
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning across our northwest zone.
Western Maryland is under a blizzard warning through Thursday morning. However, there's no minimum snow total in the definition of a blizzard. It depends on wind and visibility. There could be a blizzard with two inches of snow.
Iowa trucking companies are preparing for dangerous winds and blowing snow, with leaders warning that safety—not schedules—will dictate travel on I-35 and I-80.
However, with temperatures rising above freezing in the afternoon, the top layer of snow will begin to melt and could form a crust. This may act to reduce the risk of blowing snow and blizzard conditions, but with wind gusts potentially near 60mph, the wind is still expected to erode away that crust and cause visibility issues.
A winter storm warning remains in effect across parts of New York as a complex system moves through the eastern Great Lakes.
The midweek is very unsettled with possible blizzard conditions in the mountains, and more rounds of rain and snow are possible after.