Severe winter storm to cover US with ice and snow, threatening millions

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A potentially dangerous winter storm will sweep across the United States starting Saturday, bringing heavy snow, dangerous ice, rain and severe thunderstorms across 1,300 miles and expected to affect 62 million people by Monday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Prediction Center is warning that areas from the Plains to the East Coast will see the heaviest snowfall in more than a decade. Snow, ice and blizzard conditions, combined with wind gusts up to 40 mph, could cause power outages and travel disruptions. The storm will ignite over the Plains Saturday afternoon, driven by moist Gulf air and rapidly expand. Snow and ice will reach the Mississippi Valley and Midwest on Sunday, the Ohio Valley and Southeast on Sunday night, and the East Coast on Monday. According to the Winter Storm Severity Index, “significant disruptions to daily life… hazardous or impossible driving conditions and widespread closures” are expected. Kansas City and Indianapolis could see record-breaking snowfall, while areas south of the snow zone could face severe ice. Impeding travel and causing power outages. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency and urged early travel adjustments. On the south side of the storm, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi could be hit by severe thunderstorms, bringing the risk of damaging winds, hail and tornadoes. After Monday's storm ends, the arctic freeze will keep temperatures 30 degrees below normal, with ice and snow affecting the weather for several days. Like this: Like Loading… Learn more by subscribing with Baller Alert and get the latest posts delivered to your email.

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