Severe Winter Storm Brings Snow Squalls, Whiteouts, and Travel Chaos to Northeast and Midwest

Blizzard warnings, lake-effect snow, and Arctic winds disrupt travel and power across multiple states, with hazardous conditions persisting through Friday.

The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings, blizzard warnings, and lake-effect snow warnings for parts of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, and several other states through Friday morning.
Snow squalls, with intense bursts of heavy snow and gusty winds up to 60 mph, are creating whiteout conditions and dangerous travel on highways, including I-90, I-95, and other major routes.
Accumulations of up to 2 feet of snow are expected in parts of the Great Lakes region, while areas near Lake Erie and Lake Ontario could see localized totals exceeding 20 inches.
Power outages have been reported across several states, with downed trees and power lines caused by high winds and heavy snow, affecting thousands of residents.
Temperatures are forecast to rise into the 40s and 50s by Sunday, leading to rapid snowmelt and potential minor flooding, followed by another cold front mid-next week.