Northeast and Great Lakes Hit by Record Snowfall and Frigid Temperatures

Record Snowfall in Syracuse

• ❄️ Syracuse experienced its heaviest single-day snowfall since 1946, with approximately 2 feet accumulating in 48 hours.
• 🌨️ An additional 2 feet of snow is anticipated by the end of the week, exacerbating chaotic road conditions.
• 🚗 Many drivers were caught unprepared, with some vehicles stuck in snowbanks, highlighting the unexpected severity of the storm.

Widespread Winter Storms

• 🥶 Frigid air continues to impact the Great Lakes region, with winter storm warnings extended.
• 🌬️ Lake effect snow is a significant factor, particularly for upstate New York, including Syracuse and Buffalo, which could see up to three feet of additional snow.
• ⚠️ Officials are urging residents to stay off the roads due to hazardous conditions.

National Weather Outlook

• 🌎 The eastern third of the country is facing harsh winter temperatures, extending as far south as Florida.
• 🌊 In contrast, the West Coast is under flood watches due to saturated ground and an incoming weather system, with heavy rain expected from San Francisco to San Diego.
• 🌨️ The Rose Parade in Pasadena may experience wet conditions due to incoming rain.

New Year's Eve Forecast

• 🌃 Central parts of the country are expected to have dry and seasonable temperatures for New Year's Eve.
• 🧣 The Northeast, including cities like Boston and New York City, will experience very cold conditions, with wind chills in the teens and 20s, potentially making it the coldest Times Square New Year's Eve since 2017.