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Two Winter Storms to Bring Snow, Ice, and Arctic Cold Across the U.S.
Two powerful winter storms are set to impact parts of the United States this week, bringing snow, freezing rain, and dangerously cold temperatures in a back-to-back assault on multiple regions.
First Storm: Snow, Ice, and Heavy Rain
The first storm is developing over the Central Plains, bringing rain and light icing to Oklahoma and Arkansas. By Tuesday, it will move eastward, delivering moderate snowfall from Kentucky to Maryland.
The Mid-Atlantic is expected to bear the brunt of the snowfall, with 3 to 6 inches likely and localized totals reaching up to 8 inches. Washington, D.C., and Baltimore are forecasted to receive 4 to 6 inches of snow with a thin layer of ice, while Philadelphia could see 2 to 3 inches, and New York City around 1 inch.
On the storm's southern edge, heavy rainfall will impact the South on Tuesday and Wednesday, with 1 to 3 inches of rain expected and isolated higher amounts through Thursday. The National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center has issued a slight risk for excessive rainfall in parts of the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley, warning of potential localized flooding in cities like Shreveport, Jackson, Birmingham, Atlanta, Knoxville, and Asheville.
Arctic Cold Air to Plunge Temperatures
Alongside the storm, frigid Arctic air will push temperatures 25 to 40 degrees below normal across the Northern Rockies and Northern High Plains.
The National Weather Service in Boulder, Colorado, reported that the core of this Arctic air mass will arrive Wednesday, keeping daytime highs in the teens. Meanwhile, in North Dakota, the National Weather Service in Bismarck warned of life-threatening wind chills as low as -55°F on Monday night into Tuesday morning.
Second Storm: Snow for the Midwest and Great Lakes
The second winter storm will begin Tuesday night, bringing light snow to Colorado, Nebraska, and Kansas. By Wednesday, it will strengthen, producing moderate to heavy snowfall from Kansas to Michigan, affecting major cities like Kansas City, Des Moines, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Detroit.
Chicago is expected to experience its heaviest snowfall during Wednesday’s evening commute, though forecasts suggest accumulations could range from 4 to 8 inches, according to NBC Chicago meteorologist Alicia Roman.
By Thursday, the storm will exit into Canada, bringing snow to northern New England and rain along the I-95 corridor from Boston to Raleigh. Severe storms may also develop in the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama, southern Georgia, and coastal South Carolina.
Ice Accumulations and Hazardous Travel Conditions
Freezing rain and sleet could lead to ice accumulations of up to 1/10 of an inch in parts of central and eastern Oklahoma and the Ozarks through Wednesday. The National Weather Service warns that road conditions could become extremely dangerous, particularly during Tuesday’s evening commute, as the storm spreads across the Central Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic.
Nationwide Winter Impact
This latest round of winter storms follows a major system that buried parts of the Midwest and Northeast over the weekend. New York City’s Central Park and Boston’s skyline were coated in fresh snow, with Boston Logan International Airport recording 5.5 inches in just 24 hours.
The wintry conditions also caused travel disruptions, including crashes on icy roads and over 3,000 domestic flight delays on Sunday, according to flight tracking reports.
As these two storms move through the country, officials urge residents to stay alert to changing forecasts and prepare for hazardous conditions.
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