Winter Storm Brings Snow, Sleet, and Freezing Rain Across Northern U.S.
Millions face hazardous travel as a powerful storm impacts the Midwest, Great Lakes, and Northeast with heavy snow and icy conditions this weekend.
- The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings across 12 states, with snowfall projections ranging from 4 to 12 inches in many areas, including Boston, New York, and parts of New England.
- The storm is expected to intensify as it moves eastward, bringing heavy snow to the Great Lakes region and the Northeast through Saturday night into Sunday morning.
- A mix of sleet and freezing rain is forecast for areas such as the Ohio Valley and northern Mid-Atlantic, increasing the risk of power outages and hazardous road conditions.
- Temperatures are expected to drop significantly in the Midwest, with wind chills reaching as low as -35°F in some areas by next week.
- This storm is part of an active weather pattern, with additional snow and ice systems predicted to impact the central and eastern U.S. in the coming days.