Summary
A significant winter storm is forecasted to hit parts of the U.S. this week. The storm is expected to bring heavy snow to the Northcentral U.S. and Great Lakes, along with strong winds in the northern plains. The Pacific Northwest may experience heavy rain and potential flooding.
Key Facts
- Meteorologists predict a winter storm will hit the Northcentral U.S. and Great Lakes area early in the week.
- Six to 12 inches of snow could fall in these areas, with the heaviest in northeastern North Dakota through northern Michigan.
- Wind gusts in the western Dakotas may reach 60-70 miles per hour.
- "Alberta clippers," or fast-moving low-pressure systems, are expected to bring snow and winds from the Plains to the Northeast.
- The storm could also bring patches of ice to the Great Plains, Midwest, and Northeast through the weekend.
- In the Pacific Northwest, an atmospheric river is expected to cause heavy rainfall and potential flooding.
- Washington and Oregon could see urban and river flooding, along with possible landslides near the Cascade Foothills.
