2 weeks Ago By Debadrita Sur
The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings and weather advisories across six states , expecting snowfall and hazardous road conditions. According to the Weather Prediction Center at NWS, blizzards, strong winds, and periods of heavy snow will impact Northeast US on Wednesday and Thursday. "A strong system will lead to a potent Arctic cold front crossing the Great Lakes on Wednesday and Northeast early Thursday, which will produce intense bursts of snow and gusty winds," their social media post said .
They warned against dangerous whiteout conditions that can make traveling hazardous. Wind gusts up to 50 mph are expected from the Northern Plains to the Great Lakes on Wednesday before reaching the Central Appalachians and Northeast on Thursday. If you can't see the map, click here .
In areas more prone to lake-effect snow, "blizzard conditions may make travel treacherous and life-threatening," with the possibility of gusty winds bringing down trees and causing power outages. From interior New England to northern Maine, areas may receive up to one to two feet of snow in lake-effect belts. States that have received winter warnings include Michigan, Indiana, Alaska, New York , Minnesota, and Tennessee.
NWS issued safety tips for winter preparedness, including caution against starting home fires. The previous bout of lake effect snow during Thanksgiving week caused several feet of accumulation downwind of the Great Lakes, with up to five feet of snow in areas across Pennsylvania, New York , Ohio, and Michigan..
