Snow and Travel delays caused by Winter Storm Rollercoaster

Snow and Travel delays caused by Winter Storm Rollercoaster

Winter storms will bring heavy rain and snow across the Northeast, New England, and Mid-Atlantic states, according to forecasters.

Massachusetts, Connecticut, West Virginia, and Virginia, as well as Maryland and Maryland woke up to snow this morning.

The weather rollercoaster is expected to continue into the weekend with snow storms and “chilly air” expected to hit the northeast by Friday, just in time to impact holiday travel. 16 states have issued winter storm warnings.

Snowfall may reach 20 inches in some areas, causing roads to be “hazardous,” the National Weather Service said. Power outages have been reported in some areas due to blizzard conditions.

Weather.us data indicates around 30 states will have a white Christmas due to the snowy weather forecast.

There is a higher likelihood of white Christmases this year than in 2023 according to AccuWeather. Christmas morning must have one inch of snow to be called “white.”

Although the East Coast is expected to see fluctuating temperatures, areas around the Great Lakes, including Erie, Pennsylvania, will be getting snow ahead of the holidays.

Forecasters predict more snow at higher elevations, but temperatures during Christmas Eve and Day will be the key factor for lower elevations. Snow on Christmas morning is unlikely along the I-95 corridor, such as in Boston, New York City, and Washington, DC.

Pastelok also noted that recent temperature fluctuations have made maintaining snowpack challenging for ski resorts in the Northeast. After Christmas, the snowmaking opportunities should improve as colder air returns for better snowmaking.

AccuWeather forecasts winter storms across multiple states this week to pose hazards to people heading out on holiday travel.

Newsweek’s map shows the states that will be affected. Message sent to AccuWeather.

Washington, D.C. temperatures are down four percent from normal.

Weather conditions will be mostly cloudy, rainy, and patchy fog this afternoon, with temperatures rising to 49F.

Sunny skies are expected throughout the week.

Snow is likely on Saturday, with temperatures dropping to 28F.

Tornadoes are on the rise in northeast Arkansas and western Kentucky, according to the National Weather Service.

NWS warned on X that the cold front from the southwest meeting warm weather could create tornadoes.

The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts significant precipitation and turbulent weather this week in the western United States.

“Rivers in the sky” will transport moisture from the Pacific Ocean inland, bringing heavy rain, mountains snow and disruptions.

Oregon, northern California, central Idaho, and northwest Wyoming are expected to receive the heaviest precipitation on Monday.

Snowfall totals of 4—8 inches are common in higher elevations, but over a foot is expected in the southern Cascades.

Over the weekend, an ice storm hit the Midwest, causing commute delays and school delays in the Northeast on Monday. High elevations have reported snow, while I-95 is mostly wet.

Weather should improve by afternoon. Christmas travel plans may be impacted by additional storm systems that will bring heavy rain and winter weather to the eastern U.S. during the holiday travel season.

Christmas is fast approaching, and many across the U.S. are hoping for snow.

Snow is forecast in 30 states in the lead-up to Christmas, according to Weather.us. Check out the map for daily snowfall forecasts.

Widespread snowfall is expected in northern states. During Christmas Day, snow is predicted for parts of eastern Montana and Maine.

Snow is likely to fall in North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, New York, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

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