A winter storm is posing a threat of heavy snow and dangerous travel, leading meteorologists from the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue a series of winter weather warnings spanning from east Kentucky to southern New Jersey.
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Meteorologists are cautioning about the arrival of two winter storms that will bring snow and wintry conditions to various parts of the U.S. on Monday night. One of the storms is currently located over the Central Plains, while the other is affecting the South and Mid-Atlantic regions with unfavorable weather.
Weather alerts were issued to caution people about treacherous travel conditions and the potential for significant snowfall.
What to Know
A winter storm warning has been issued for several states in the Mid-Atlantic region, including Kentucky, southern Indiana, southern Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, northwest North Carolina, Maryland, Delaware, and New Jersey. Similarly, a winter storm warning is in effect for Kansas and Missouri in the Central Plains.
Winter storm watches, winter weather advisories, and flood watches are affecting additional states, bringing about adverse weather conditions.
A number of winter storm warnings have cautioned about the potential for significant snowfall, with expected amounts reaching up to 8 inches.
In certain areas, like Washington, D.C., central and southern Maryland, and central and northern Virginia, the rate of snowfall may reach up to 2 inches per hour by late Tuesday afternoon and evening. When snowfall rates exceed 2 inches per hour, it becomes challenging for snowplows to maintain clear streets.
Winter storm warnings will be implemented for the storm in the Mid-Atlantic starting from Monday evening. As we move into the early morning hours on Tuesday, these warnings will extend to locations further east.
According to a recent update on X, formerly known as Twitter, the NWS office in Louisville has stated that snow is expected to start overnight and there is a possibility of “significant” snowfall.
What People Are Saying
Ryan Sharp, a meteorologist from the Louisville office of the National Weather Service, expressed his concerns about the upcoming weather conditions. In an interview with Newsweek, he emphasized that the primary worry is the snowfall. Although there might be a short period of icy conditions, the focus is on the significant amount of snow expected. Moreover, he noted that the snow is expected to be wet, resulting in a heavier consistency.
“We will experience a warming trend, so this snow should melt over the next few days,” he added.
The National Weather Service in Baltimore has issued a winter storm warning, cautioning that travel may become extremely challenging. The hazardous conditions are likely to affect both the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. The heaviest snowfall is anticipated for late Tuesday afternoon and evening. There might be a light wintry mix lingering into Wednesday, but it is not expected to result in any significant additional accumulation.
The National Weather Service (NWS) predicted on Monday that two winter storms would start to bring snow and a mix of wintry weather to the Central Plains and the Mid-Atlantic by mid-day Tuesday. Additionally, heavy rainfall is expected to cause localized flash flooding in the Mid-South on Tuesday.
What Happens Next
The winter storm warnings for the Mid-Atlantic storm will start to expire on Wednesday morning. As for the storm over the Central Plains, the warnings will be in effect from midnight on Tuesday night until Wednesday night.
