Snow, ice, Rain, and wind are Forecast for Tuesday
Temperatures are well below average in much of eastern U.S. as Forecast winter’s grip continues. Lake-effect snow and ice are flying near the Great Lakes along with the cold.
Throughout the West, an atmospheric river event will bring heavy rain, mountain snow, and gusty winds Friday into Saturday.
Eastward Plunge into the Arctic
Cold fronts will bring lower temperatures to much of the northern, central, and eastern regions of the country Friday, the weather service predicts.
Northern Plains, Great Lakes, Northeast interior, and southern Southeast will see highs in the teens and 20s.
AccuWeather says the Arctic plunge of air will turn eastward and then head inland this weekend.
Forecasters at AccuWeather expect temperatures to rebound in the Midwest starting on Friday, and in the East on Saturday as the coldest air moves east.
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Lake-effect on Great Lakes
National Weather Service says additional 6-12 inches of lake-effect snow can be expected through Friday morning in areas downwind of Lake Ontario.
Deep snow coverage on roads and poor visibility make travel very challenging.
Icy Weather in Lowa
Central Plains and Upper Midwest areas will be affected by snow, sleet, and freezing rain starting tonight. Ice accumulation as high as 0.25 inches is expected from freezing rain.
Cedar Rapids and East-central Iowa are in the region with most ice.
“Ice and wind may cause some power outages and tree damage,” said the weather service in Des Moines.
It will be difficult to travel overnight and on Saturday, as roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will be slippery.
It is strongly advised not to travel. For emergencies, keep food, water, and a flashlight in your vehicle.
Step down stairways, sidewalks, and driveways carefully. Weather service warns that slippery surfaces could increase the risk of falls.
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Storms in the West
Storms expected to roll ashore at the end of the week could cause significant power outages and travel problems from California to Washington. During the next few days, rain, snow, and wind are expected.
There may be some flooding during the period of high rain Friday evening/overnight into Saturday morning, as the weather service predicts 3-5 inches of rain.
According to forecaster Adam Douty, winds can become strong enough in California and western Washington to trigger local and regional power outages.
High elevations of the Coastal Ranges and Sierra Nevada will also be hit hard by heavy mountain snow, the weather service said. Forecast snowfall totals of 1-2 feet have been issued, with locally higher amounts.
AccuWeather added there will likely be little rain in Southern California this weekend from the storm further north.
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