Five states have received winter weather warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS) as of early Wednesday morning, with up to eight inches of snow forecast for some parts of the U.S.
Why It Matters
Snow can disrupt travel and lead to dangerous driving conditions. Winter weather can also trigger power outages.
Freezing temperatures can also pose significant health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as infants and senior citizens.
What To Know
At the time of writing, winter weather advisories were in place for Michigan, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.
There was also and extreme cold warning in place for West Virginia.
Areas affected included Northeast Michigan, Northeast Ohio, Northwest Pennsylvania, Central and Northeastern New York, and Northern Vermont.
Whilst forecast snowfall varied from state to state, in parts of New York, the NWS said up to 8 inches of lake effect snow accumulation was possible, which the service says occurs when cold air moves across the open waters of the Great Lakes.
This included Madison, Onondaga, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Southern Cayuga, and Southern Oneida Counties
The service advised to slow down and use caution while travelling. Drivers in some areas should prepare for rapidly changing road conditions and visibility, it said.
What People Are Saying
NWS Binghampton said on X yesterday: “Ongoing lake effect snow will continue through Wednesday. Little has changed for the expected snowfall totals. However, a Winter Weather Advisory was issued for Cayuga County”
NWS Charleston, WV said on X yesterday: “A clipper provides some light snow this evening. Expect the snow to quickly stick to untreated roads and sidewalks.
“Cold Weather Advisories and Extreme Cold Warnings in effect for WV mountains for tonight into Wednesday. Dangerously cold wind chills can be expected.”
NWS Northeast RFC said on X yesterday: “Significant lake effect snow showers persist across portions of western New York through Wed. Subfreezing temperatures persist through this week before moderating this weekend. An arctic air outbreak is possible next week, which will lead to additional river ice expansion.”
What Happens Next
At the time of writing, the latest winter weather advisories were in place until 1 a.m. Thursday.
West Virginia’s extreme cold warning was in effect until 1 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.
Forecasts are subject to change, and the NWS frequently issues updates on its website.
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