On Sunday, winter weather advisories issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) affected seven states, with meteorologists predicting accumulations of up to 4 inches of snow in certain areas across the nation.
Much of the Central and Eastern United States is grappling with a major storm system that has resulted in over 30 fatalities .
Why It Matters
Heavy snowfall, extreme winds, Moreover, harsh winter weather may lead to closed roads, electricity disruptions, and canceled flights.
Susceptible populations, including infants and elderly individuals, encounter heightened dangers to health posed specifically by very cold weather.
What To Know
By early Sunday morning, winter storm alerts had been issued for sections of California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana.
The NWS issues winter storm warnings to signal that "a significant combination of hazardous winter weather is occurring or imminent."
Winter weather advisories were also issued for sections of Wyoming and Michigan.
These are released for any accumulation of freezing rain or when anticipated snowfall ranges from two to four inches (either alone or combined with sleet and freezing rain). The expectation is that this will lead to considerable disruption without being severe enough to justify issuing a formal warning.
Although predicted snowfall differed throughout the nation, the NWS remained vigilant. said Up to 4 feet of snow may accumulate over the high summits in California's Western Plumas County and within Lassen Volcanic National Park. Additionally, wind speeds might reach up to 75 miles per hour, according to the service.
The NWS cautioned that travel might range from extremely challenging to entirely impractical due to hazardous conditions. These issues could affect both the Monday morning and evening rush hours. Strong gusts have the potential to result in significant tree damage.
The service mentioned that the most significant snowfall would be on Sunday night, with accumulations potentially reaching 2 to 3 inches per hour at certain points.
In case travel was unavoidable, the NWS recommended carrying a winter storm kit and being ready for abrupt shifts in visibility.
What People Are Saying
The National Weather Service forecast office in Gaylord, Michigan, shared on X: Anticipating precipitation transitioning from rain to snow during the morning across western regions moving eastward, leading to an intensified band of heavy, dense snow developing over the region, resulting in quick accumulation up to 3-6 inches by the afternoon. The location of this band might still adjust. Conditions will turn perilous for travel. Proceed with caution while driving.
The National Weather Service office in Pocatello, Idaho, stated on Twitter on Saturday: More weather warnings have been released for Sunday. Besides rain and snow, prepare for persistent gusty winds! Make sure to secure any unfastened items outside, and stay vigilant for areas with drifting snow if you're on the road.
The NWS office in Medford, Oregon, stated on X: Significant snowfall predicted throughout this weekend in southern Oregon’s Cascade region and the mountainous areas of Siskiyou County. East of the Cascades, anticipate light to moderate snow occasionally mixing with rain. Be ready for challenging winter road conditions.
What Happens Next
When this was written, the most recent warning for winter storms was set to last until midday on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the newest advisory for wintry conditions was scheduled to remain effective until Monday.
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