Several major cities are closing schools as the Northeast experiences another round of snow. The decision to close schools is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and staff during challenging weather conditions.
More than 100 million Americans are being alerted about winter weather on Friday. A storm is impacting the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, accompanied by a surge of extremely cold Arctic air moving into the Southern states. This situation could create challenging conditions, emphasizing the need for people to stay informed through local weather updates to ensure their safety.
Snow is falling from Indiana to Delaware on Friday morning, causing challenging travel conditions in cities like Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia. Most areas are expected to receive 2 to 5 inches of snow.
In New York City, there’s a forecast of 1 to 2 inches of snow. This marks the second day this week with more than 1 inch of snow, ending a period of over 700 days without significant snowfall. Stay tuned to local weather updates for the latest information on snowfall and potential travel disruptions in these areas
Philadelphia is dealing with heavy snow, leading to a snow emergency and school closures on Friday. Mayor Cherelle Parker stressed the importance of everyone being ready for the challenging situation.
In Baltimore and Pittsburgh, schools are also closed on Friday. Nashville’s schools remained shut for the entire week due to snow causing issues on the roads.
The snow is predicted to stop by Friday night, but cold temperatures will persist in many parts of the Northeast. Stay informed with local news for the latest updates on closures and weather conditions in these areas.
Prepare for more extremely cold weather! Starting on Friday and sticking around through the weekend, a fresh wave of super chilly air from the Arctic is heading to the Midwest and Great Lakes. This cold air will amp up the intense snow bands even more, bringing heavy snow to areas near the lakes. Stay tuned to your local weather updates for the latest information about what’s happening in your area.
Oregon is sounding the alarm with an emergency as 45 states brace for winter storms. A big storm is hitting the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, and really cold air is moving into the South, impacting over 100 million Americans.
Snow is falling from Indiana to Delaware, causing travel troubles in places like Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia. Most areas can expect 2 to 5 inches of snow, with New York City possibly getting 1 to 2 inches.
Philadelphia has declared a snow emergency, and schools are closed in Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Nashville, where they’ve been shut all week. The snow will stop by Friday night, but it will stay very cold in the Northeast.
More super cold air is on the way, creating heavy snow bands in the Midwest and Great Lakes.
In the Pacific Northwest, snow will change to sleet and freezing rain in parts of Washington and Oregon, making roads slippery. Another storm is bringing heavy rain to central and Northern California this weekend.
Extremely cold temperatures:
Several states are dealing with extremely cold temperatures as we approach the weekend, with some areas experiencing temperatures below zero. The wind chill, which makes it feel even colder, is forecasted to drop to minus 16 degrees in Chicago, minus 10 degrees in Kansas City, 4 degrees in Nashville, and 10 degrees in New York City on Sunday.
Freeze watches and warnings are in effect for cities as far south as New Orleans, Jacksonville in Florida, and Corpus Christi in Texas. This widespread cold weather is affecting a significant part of the country, urging residents to take precautions and stay warm.