Summary
A winter storm is expected to bring up to 12 inches of snow to parts of the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast United States on Wednesday and Thursday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter storm warnings and advisories across the regions. These conditions are expected to cause dangerous travel situations with potential whiteout conditions and slick roads.
Key Facts
- A winter storm is forecasted to hit the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast U.S. with up to 12 inches of snow.
- National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings in states like Indiana, Michigan, and New York.
- Lake-effect snow, a type of snow that occurs when cold air passes over a warmer lake, could result in heavy snowfall.
- Northern Indiana may experience up to 12 inches of snow, an increase from previous forecasts.
- Roads are expected to become slick and covered with snow, making travel extremely difficult, especially during peak hours.
- Winds could gust up to 40 mph, causing blowing snow and reducing visibility.
- Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania may see lake-effect snow with potential accumulations up to 15 inches.
- Winter weather advisories, alerting people to potential weather issues, cover additional states, including West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia.
