Multi-State Winter Storm Forecast: Impacts Across the U.S.

Widespread Winter Storm Alerts

• ⚠️ Winter storm alerts are in effect for over 20 states, spanning from Arizona and New Mexico to the Carolinas and the Northeast.
• ❄️ The storm is a multi-day, multi-state event expected to last from Friday afternoon through Sunday, impacting a large portion of the country.

Snow and Ice Accumulation Forecast

• 🌨️ Areas in Oklahoma are under a winter storm warning, anticipating six or more inches of snow.
• 🧊 By Saturday evening, freezing rain and sleet are expected to move into regions including Midland, Austin, and areas north of Houston, Texas.
• 🥶 The icy conditions are projected to spread into Arkansas and the Carolinas by Sunday.

Lingering Cold and Road Conditions

• 🚗 Even on Sunday, temperatures are expected to remain freezing through Monday, making travel conditions hazardous.
• 🌬️ Wind chills are predicted to be as low as 5 to 10 degrees below zero, exacerbating the cold.
• 🛣️ The combination of ice and freezing temperatures means that roadway conditions will not improve quickly, with long-lasting impacts anticipated.

Storm Development and Moisture

• 🌊 The system is currently off the coast, working its way into Southern California, with moisture expected to increase on Friday.
• 🌧️ Friday will see scattered rain across much of the south, with cold rain expected in areas like Austin and Houston.
• 🌦️ A combination of Gulf and Pacific moisture will fuel the storm system as it moves inland.