Winter storm

A powerful storm is expected in Northeast Ohio Thursday with plunging temperatures, high winds and some snow in its wake Friday into Christmas Eve.

"Even with all of our crews out ahead of, during, and after the storm travel could be very difficult at times." "A rapidly deepening bomb cyclone appears it will take shape across the lower Great Lakes Thursday through Saturday," the weather service in Cleveland says. The weather service says predicting the snow remains a bit of a mystery as a break in the snowfall could occur Friday afternoon after the cold front moves through but heavy snow is expected to resume Friday night. [ Weather Underground](https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/oh/akron) − say as much as half of foot of snow could fall in Greater Akron with more in the Lake Erie snowbelt areas. Odds looking good for a 'White Christmas' in northern Ohio](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/weather/2022/12/16/snowstorm-brewing-northern-ohio-colder-temperatures-white-christmas-akron-canton/69733886007/) [A storm is expected to blow through the region on Thursday](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/12/17/holiday-weather-major-christmas-snowstorm-central-eastern-united-states/10916381002/) and leave plunging temperatures, high winds and some snow in its wake Friday into Christmas Eve.

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A very active week of wintry weather is expected in southern Wisconsin and much of the north-central part of the country.

Temperatures will be in the teens for highs and single digits for lows. Wednesday starts off calm, but snow develops by the afternoon and evening hours. Highs in the middle 20s early with falling afternoon temperatures. Model data suggests significant snow amounts of up to a foot in some spots. (WMTV) - A very active week of wintry weather is expected in southern Wisconsin and much of the north-central part of the country. One minor system and one major system will impact us as we approach the holiday weekend.

As the first day of winter and Christmas looms on the horizon, Chicago's forecast is expected to get much colder, snowier, and downright dangerous -- with ...

They include snow or blowing snow, wind gusts of at least 35 miles-per-hour, and visibility of a quarter-mile or less. According to models, the greatest threat will be strong, gusty winds and bitter cold temperatures, potentially resulting in power outages and significant lakeshore flooding, mainly for northwest Indiana. [the week starts off mild but cold](https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-forecast-winter-snow-storm-to-bring-frigid-temps-potential-for-blizzard-like-conditions-ahead-of-christmas/3025726/), with high temperatures in the upper-20s and bits of sunshine Monday. According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, a specific set of conditions must be met in order for a weather pattern to be considered a blizzard. Tuesday is also predicted to bring a chance of flurries or patchy, freezing drizzle, mainly northwest of Interstate 55. According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, Saturday will bring another chance of lake-effect snow to northwest Indiana, wihth clouds, blowing snow and dangerous wind chills in the city and suburbs.

4Warn Weather – Good Monday afternoon! We are still on track for a major winter storm later this week that will strongly impact holiday travel.

Some of those bands are likely to extend all the way across the state on Saturday, with moderate to heavy snow underneath those bands. Something else we need to monitor is the potential for Lake Michigan lake effect snow bands. Another aspect of this storm that hasn’t been talked about as much is wind. Now it is trending toward the European model, with rain developing first before snow. Until then, I cannot get too specific about the exact timing and type of precipitation we’ll receive. We are still on track for a major winter storm later this week that will strongly impact holiday travel.

This storm will bring a flash freeze, high wind, rain and snow. A look at the timing.

A large winter storm is brewing for the days leading up to Christmas and will likely affect travel in and out of Buffalo.

Memories of the 2021 winter storm are still fresh for many residents, and lessons from that disaster can help guide planning for the next weather crisis.

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CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – Travelers in Central Illinois and across the region can expect to face an impactful winter storm. This will bring headaches to ...

IOWA — This Christmas is going to be a white and memorable one with the biggest snowfall of the season hitting during some of the busiest travel times.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A one-two punch of weather systems this week will bring disruptions to travel, as well as significantly increase the chances for ...

You should consider checking on the usual things that you might before the first bigger winter storm of the season. Based on that and consistency in the storm track thus far we are calling for a 5-10″ accumulation of snow from Wednesday Night through Friday. Given the expected fluffier nature of the snow that could fall, this is expected cause significant blowing and drifting of snow. If you have travel plans from late Wednesday through Thursday, you should be thinking of alternate scenarios as travel Thursday and Friday looks difficult and dangerous at times. The strength of the low-pressure system and the high-pressure trailing it will cause a large pressure gradient, which will lead to strong winds at the surface. This will be the one to watch in terms of greater overall impact, and an impact that could linger into the end of the work week.

The National Weather Service forecast calls for a "strong winter storm" to impact the region Thursday and Friday, with high potential for making travel ...

Monday's temperatures are expected to reach a high of 32 and a low of 25. Wednesday should be a repeat of Tuesday, but a little colder during the day. That’s up more than 110,000 people from last year and the bulk — 3.2 million — is expected to make the holiday trek by car. However, the weather for the first part of the week is expected to be dry, but cloudy and cold, according to the agency. That is expected to change into freezing rain Thursday night. "As it does, there's potential for multiple types of precipitation, including snow." What's less clear is exactly where in the Great Lakes the worst of the storm will track. AccuWeather, a media company based in State College, Penn., that provides weather forecasting services, predicts wind gusts of up to 40 miles per hour on Friday in southeast Michigan, with blizzard conditions possible. Tuesday is supposed to be mostly cloudy with a high of 37 and a low of 24, according to the weather service. The agency predicts five or more inches of snow could fall over the area Friday through Saturday. That may be an issue for many Michiganians since AAA estimates 3.5 million of them will travel 50 miles or more from home between Dec. and those could result in downed electrical lines and power outages.

Snow accumulations of 1-4 inches are expected in western Washington by Tuesday evening. The snow is forecasted to start Monday night and continue through ...

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A powerful winter storm is expected to slam the heart of the country this week.

- "There's not enough give in the system," Henderson says. This storm will be part of a nationwide Arctic outbreak. - "If you have a flight booked for Thursday, you should be trying to get a flight Tuesday or Wednesday to get ahead of the storm," managing editor Clint Henderson tells Axios. - Thursday and Friday will be the busiest days for air travel, with 3.34 million passengers scheduled to depart U.S. Why it matters: The storm is expected to interfere with both passenger travel and cargo transport across a vast stretch of the U.S. The timing couldn't be worse: a powerful winter storm is expected to slam the heart of the country this week during the holiday season's busiest travel days.

A big temperature drop is expected Thursday evening. By Friday, temperatures will drop from near 30 degrees to likely single digits with below-zero wind chills.

Wind chills will likely be well below zero on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, possibly as low as 25 below zero. Feels like temperatures will be below zero by the early evening. that will be widespread by midday – and heavy for the afternoon and evening commute. Porter and most of LaPorte counties in Indiana could see 8 to 12 inches, while northern LaPorte County into southwest Michigan could see a foot or more. Gusty winds will create blowing snow, reducing visibility and possibly creating blizzard-like conditions. Thursday through 6 a.m.

For millions of Americans across a large swath of the country, the holiday week is beginning with unrelenting below-freezing temperatures made even more ...

Chicago is forecast to be one of the hardest hit cities, where a winter storm watch is in effect starting Thursday night through Friday evening. The city could pick up 6 to 8 inches of snow from Thursday morning through late Friday night and when combined with 55 mph winds, the weather will bring travel to a stand still. “Dangerous, cold temperatures are expected this week for most of the state. “A prolonged period of subfreezing temperatures may cause pipes to burst. Snow will begin in the region Wednesday and last through much of the Christmas weekend. Remember the Four P’s of Winter Weather Preparedness. In parts of central Minnesota, several inches of fluffy snow are expected Wednesday, followed by high winds, creating the potential for blizzard conditions. In Denver, for example, the temperature will be 50 degrees at noon on Wednesday but is expected to drop to 12 below by daybreak on Thursday. Parts of Alabama and Tennessee are also under a wind chill watch as the “feel like” temperatures are expected to plummet below zero. Similarly, New Yorkers will enjoy 60-degree weather on Friday in Manhattan and then see a temperature of 24 degrees as a high on Christmas Eve. Wind chill advisories are in place for Sioux, South Dakota, and Fargo, North Dakota, Tuesday, when the dangers of frostbite are settling in. Slippery roads will continue with additional accumulating snow expected Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning,” the

A fierce winter storm that could hit large parts of the Lower 48 states in coming days has the potential to cause massive flight delays and cancellations ...

With HEAT, Seymour said, the goal is to get ahead of a potential issue, reducing or even eliminating the need for the FAA to put restrictions in place. The goal is to find a solution that reduces the impact on customers and crew using data that examines the number of potential flight cancellations and missed connections and other criteria. In addition, the carrier has a new tool that will enable it to get ahead of potential disruptions. The FAA has tools it uses to slow air traffic in the event of unfavorable weather, heavy traffic volume or other issues that affect national airspace operations. If there are changes, he said, the goal is to let customers know before they even leave for the airport. It was the most severe disruption since 56,000 flights were canceled in a single week at the outset of the pandemic, when people didn’t want to fly. The carrier also trimmed its 2022 schedule to better align with its resources. “People do want to travel,” said Sharon Pinkerton, senior vice president for legislative and regulatory policy for Airlines for America, a trade group that represents the nation’s largest airlines. After a difficult summer, the Thanksgiving travel period was relatively trouble-free for airlines, aided in part by good weather across the United States, a massive hiring push and lessons learned from the summer. “American Airlines continues to monitor Winter Storm Elliott, which is expected to impact airports in the midwestern and northeastern U.S. Despite continued concerns about the economy, Americans have proved they’re willing to spend on travel, a trend that has fueled record revenue for airlines in 2022. For airlines, which have spent months preparing for one of the busiest travel periods of the year, the timing could not be worse.

Blizzard conditions combining snow and wind chills below zero threaten to disrupt holiday travel plans into and out of Des Moines.

But MidAmerican, Alliant and other Iowa utility leaders said they were prepared, with adequate supplies of natural gas, coal and other fuel to keep the electricity on. And with blizzard conditions expected to hit Minnesota, Missouri and other Midwestern states, delays or cancellations could ripple through the schedule, Kovarna said. Even if flights aren't officially delayed or canceled, it could take longer for trips to begin because the ground crew that de-ices planes also is responsible for getting in place passenger boarding bridges. Justin Glisan, Iowa's state climatologist, said he expects the state to get hit with dry snowfall — fluffy stuff that can be removed with a leaf blower instead of a shovel. Snow will begin again Wednesday in northwest Iowa and expand across the state, dumping 1 to 3 inches of on metro Des Moines. Meanwhile, Iowa utilities say they are confident they can keep Iowans warm at home, despite concerns expressed last month by the North American Electric Reliability Corp., a Georgia-based regulatory authority called NERC. But airlines may decide to cancel flights because of weather conditions, she said. Though the snow will end Thursday night and accumulations aren't expected to be dramatic ― well under a foot in central Iowa, by various estimates ― the wind will continue through early Christmas Day. Tuesday will be mostly sunny, but the wind chill-adjusted temperatures are expected to hit minus 10. Glisan and Dinkla said travelers should bring essentials like water, blankets, flashlights, food and fully charged cell phones. "We need energy every day of the year, whether it's Christmas or New Year's," she said. Holiday air travel, which began Sunday, could be delayed, said Kayla Kovarna, a Des Moines International Airport spokesperson.

Biting wind and heavy snow are expected across 17 states this week, sending temperatures plummeting as low as minus 30 F in some areas.

this week could lead to frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. The region could see another blast of snow and ice on Thursday. "Low visibility will create even more dangerous travel conditions on top of snow covered roadways," the NWS says. Frostbite is another risk for those trying to brave the cold, the NWS says. For the eastern U.S., heavy rain on Tuesday and Wednesday could result in snow or sleet in the Appalachian states on Thursday. The Cascades mountains in Washington state are likely to see the heaviest snowfall on Tuesday, but nearby lowlands in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming could see a foot of snow, according to the NWS.

The National Weather Service and the Ohio Department of Transportation are urging folks to prepare and get holiday errands done before Friday.

But more snow is expected on the backside of the storm Friday night and then there's the potential for Lake Erie-enhanced snow on Saturday for some areas. [Weather Underground](https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/oh/akron) to [AccuWeather](https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/akron/44308/daily-weather-forecast/330119?day=5) have stepped back from the more dire previous predictions and now say Greater Akron could see anywhere from 2 to 4 inches of snow from the storm. "Plan now for potentially hazardous travel conditions later this week," spokesman Matt Bruning said Tuesday. Odds looking good for a 'White Christmas' in northern Ohio](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/weather/2022/12/16/snowstorm-brewing-northern-ohio-colder-temperatures-white-christmas-akron-canton/69733886007/) [considered a White Christmas](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/weather/2022/12/16/snowstorm-brewing-northern-ohio-colder-temperatures-white-christmas-akron-canton/69733886007/) so that is pretty much a lock at this point. There is the potential for a slot of drier air to move in Friday afternoon as the cold front pushes out of the region that would reduce the snowfall overall. [Farmers' Almanac predicts plenty of 'snow, rain and mush' for northern Ohio](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/weather/2022/08/12/farmers-almanac-fall-winter-forecast-2022-akron-northern-ohio/65399876007/) The weather folks say there has to be at least 1 inch of snow on the ground for it to be ['Dangerous' winter storm heading toward Ohio with expected impacts on travel](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/weather/2022/12/19/winter-weather-radar-akron-ohio-snow-rain-freezing-temps-high-wind/69739632007/) Northern Ohio will begin to feel the impact of the storm as early as Thursday morning. [strong winter storm that is set to sweep across northern Ohio](https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/weather/2022/12/19/winter-weather-radar-akron-ohio-snow-rain-freezing-temps-high-wind/69739632007/) Thursday night through Friday with expected lingering effects through Christmas Day. "A multi-hazard storm system will bring strong winds, extreme cold, and some snow to the region from late Thursday night through Saturday," the Cleveland office of the

A dangerous blizzard could become a bomb cyclone as it wallops the Midwest and Great Lakes later this week, with damaging winds also spreading toward the ...

[plan ahead for potential power outages during the life-threatening conditions](https://www.foxweather.com/learn/heres-what-to-have-on-hand-if-the-power-goes-out-during-a-winter-storm) that are expected to accompany the winter storm. [David Roth](https://twitter.com/DRmetwatch), a meteorologist at NOAA's Weather Prediction Center, this winter storm has the potential to challenge [low-pressure records for the month of December](https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/research/roth/DecemberRecordLowSLPs.gif) in parts of the Great Lakes region. [forecast discussion](https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=BUF&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1&highlight=off). [WHAT ARE THE WORST AIRPORTS TO FLY INTO DURING WINTER?](https://www.foxweather.com/lifestyle/airport-ranking-delays-cancellations) [WHAT ARE SNOW SQUALLS AND WHY ARE THEY SO DANGEROUS?](https://www.foxweather.com/learn/what-are-snow-squalls-why-are-they-dangerous) Accumulations in the interior Northeast will likely be under 6 inches in most areas before the changeover to rain late Thursday and after the passage of the arctic cold front on Friday. On Christmas Eve, the winter storm will quickly exit into eastern Canada, but high winds will continue to impact the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes. Rapidly dropping temperatures will lead to a widespread flash freeze of any standing water that remains on the roads, causing dangerous travel conditions from Friday night into at least Saturday. A windswept rain is expected across the mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Friday as damaging winds blast the region with widespread 60-plus-mph gusts. Temperatures will drop by about 40 degrees in less than 6 hours, causing the rain to rapidly change to snow with a widespread flash freeze developing as any standing water turns to Areas of heavy snow and rain will quickly change over to all snow, with high winds spawning Seattle is among the cities under a Winter Weather Advisory, while Chicago, Indianapolis, Milwaukee and Minneapolis-St.