Summary
A winter storm watch is in place for three U.S. states, warning of possible blizzard conditions with strong winds and blowing snow, according to the National Weather Service. The storm could affect travel during the busy holiday season and impact parts of the Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast with falling temperatures.
Key Facts
- A winter storm watch is effective from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning.
- Minnesota, South Dakota, and Iowa face possible blizzard conditions.
- Snow accumulations of up to 2 inches are possible, with isolated areas seeing up to 8 inches.
- Winds could gust as high as 50 miles per hour, causing reduced visibility.
- The storm coincides with a busy holiday travel period, affecting millions.
- Additional states like New York and Wisconsin are under a storm watch but with less severe conditions.
- The storm is a two-part event: snowfall followed by strong winds.
- The system is expected to move out by the end of Wednesday.
