A severe winter storm is set to wreak havoc across the central and eastern United States. Over 110 million people are threatened with snow, ice and perilous travel conditions. The latest storm in a series of winters is expected to cause widespread chaos and hazardous situations from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic.
“Slippery and hazardous conditions could shut down highways, delay or cancel thousands of flights, close schools and disrupt business and supply chain operations.” Some regions may be blanketed with up to a foot of snow. A large area covering parts of the Dakotas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois and Kentucky may experience 6-12 inches of snow. As the storm moves east, southern Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia and parts of Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and Maryland prepare for 3-6 inches of snowfall.
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AccuWeather forecasts that heavier snowfall, reaching 6-12 inches, could hit central and eastern Virginia, northeastern North Carolina and southern Maryland and Delaware. The likelihood of travel disruptions, treacherous roadways, potential flight delays and cancellations is high. AccuWeather projects over 1,100 flight cancellations on Wednesday and 650 on Thursday, reports Express US.
Along with snow, the storm is expected to bring a substantial risk of freezing rain and ice. This risk is especially high in southern regions such as parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee and the Carolinas. These icy conditions could lead to dangerous travel situations, power outages and tree damage.
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