As a severe winter storm is preparing to inundate certain regions with heavy snow and hazardous ice.
There are four main cities: Omaha, St. Louis, and Indianapolis.
Meteorologists are predicting heavy snow, strong gusts, and freezing precipitation in the Rocky Mountain region and the Central and Northern Plains areas.
Across the central and eastern regions of the U.S., travel disruptions are expected to occur during the last days of the holiday break, according to AccuWeather senior meteorologist Alex Sosnowski.
Heavy snowfall and strong gusts of wind.
‘A wintry mix may begin as soon as this afternoon and could transition into snow by Sunday afternoon,’ the National Weather Service field office in Kansas City announced on X.
‘Gusty winds of 35-40 mph on Sunday may result in potential blizzard conditions.’
Area, whose inhabitants should anticipate similar, detrimental circumstances.
By Sunday, an estimated 7 million people, mainly residents of the Mississippi River valley, will be under a tornado watch as damaging winds and hail are expected to surge through the area.
Residents of Jackson, Baton Rouge, Shreveport and Lake Charles should be extremely cautious on Sunday, forecasters advise.
Before the massive storm is forecast to move away from the shore.
Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois are expected to receive the maximum snowfall, with predictions suggesting that snowfall could range from 9 to 16 inches.
Currently, forecasters anticipate snowfall of between four to nine inches across parts of the Mid-Atlantic region.
Severe icing is expected to spread across the affected areas, causing significant disruptions, including widespread power failures, tree damage, and hazardous travel situations.
“A powerful storm impacting several areas is expected,” Dan DePodwin, Director of forecast operations at AccuWeather, said Friday morning.
Power outages from severe ice storms can have a widespread impact. It’s a good idea to stock up on supplies right now. If you have a generator, familiarize yourself with how to operate it and make sure it is not installed in a way that could direct exhaust fumes into your home.
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Temperatures will plunge to as low as 10 to 25 degrees below the usual local temperature starting on Sunday and are anticipated to persist until January 10, Friday.
The most extreme temperatures are expected in the Northern Plains – where overnight lows are expected to drop as low as -20 degrees, with wind chill values of approximately -40 degrees.
“The power could be out for several days in some areas when extremely cold air sweeps in after the storm,” Sosnowski noted.
It may be necessary to establish shelters to accommodate the potential number of people who could be affected.
Severe snowstorms have struck various regions of the US.
On Thursday and Friday morning, winter storm warnings were issued in four states by meteorologists who predicted almost 15 inches of snowfall in some regions.
The regions impacted included areas in the western part of the US, including Wyoming and Colorado, as well as the eastern seaboard affecting states such as New York and Vermont.
Forecasters predicted ‘very hazardous’ travel conditions as strong winds of around 80 km/h hit Vermont and New York, downing tree branches and power lines, leading to occasional power outages.
Before the severe winter storm hit, authorities warned residents to make necessary preparations in case an emergency arose.
“If you must travel, maintain extra flashlights, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency,” officials recommended.
Record snowfall occurred, with areas receiving up to 14 inches of heavy snow accumulation.
The color ranges from one to 10 inches and six to 12 inches in Colorado.
In New York state, Saint Lawrence, Franklin, and Clinton counties were among the hardest hit.
Meanwhile, in Vermont, counties such as Chittenden and Lamoille were particularly affected by the incident.
These states have a winter storm warning until 7am on January 3 EST.
Bitter cold temps are expected to persist as forecasters predict the polar chill will stay put and could lead to additional winter storms in the eastern US through mid-January.
