Hurricane warnings have been issued in four states as forecasters predict up to 15 inches of snow in some areas from Thursday into Friday morning.
Countries involved include parts of Wyoming, ColoradoNew York is Vermont.
Travel can be dangerous in these areas, and 50 mph winds in Vermont and New York can bring down tree limbs and power lines, making them more frequent. turned offThe National Weather Service warned.
Those winds can also slow down seen on roads by blowing snow, the agency added.
‘If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your car in case of an emergency,’ advised officials.
New York and Vermont are is expected to see the heaviest snowfall, with four to 14 inches.
All the snow has fallen in Wyoming from one to 10 inches, and in Colorado six to 12 inches could fall.
Winter storm warnings have been issued for four areas with forecasters predicting up to 15 inches in some areas from Thursday into Friday morning.
In New York, counties such as Saint Lawrence, Franklin and Clinton are in the path of the storm, as well as parts of Vermont. including Chittenden and Lamoille it will also be affected, among other areas.
The states will remain under a winter storm warning until 7 a.m. ET Friday.
In Wyoming, the warning covers the following mountain ranges: Salt River Range, Wyoming Range, Tetons, Gros Ventre Mountains, Sierra Madre Range and Snowy Range.
The Salt River and Wyoming Ranges can expect two to four inches of snow and wind gusts of up to 45 miles per hour.
‘Travel can be very difficult, including on Salt River Pass,’ the NWS warned.
In the Tetons and Gros Ventre Mountains, one to three inches could accumulate, affecting the morning commute over Teton Pass and Togwotee Pass.
The Snowy Range and Sierra Madre Range will see the most snow, including the cities of Albany and Centennial. Between six and 10 inches are expected in these areas, with gusts up to 50 miles per hour.
‘Outdoor recreation can be dangerous for those caught unprepared for winter. “Hunters, hikers, and snowmobilers may become confused and stranded due to reduced snow,” the NWS said.
A winter storm warning will be in effect until 5pm MST Thursday for that area, and until 11am MST Thursday for the Salt River and Wyoming ranges as well as the Tetons and Gros Ventre Mountains.
In Colorado, the Elkhead and Park mountains and Rabbit Ears Pass in the northern Rockies are under a warning. This includes the cities of Columbine, Hahns Peak, Toponas and Mt. Zirkel.
Columbine, Hahns Peak and Toponas can expect eight to 12 inches of snow ‘with the highest possible’ and wind gusts of 40 miles per hour.
Counties in Colorado, Wyoming, New York and Vermont shown in light pink are under a tornado warning.
Snow is forecast at Mt. Zirkel and Rabbit Ears Pass, and wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour.
The advice comes as meteorologists do following another winter storm that will spread snow and ice along 1,500 miles of the US coast..
The storm will reach the Great Plains this week and finish along the Atlantic coast next week.
“The storm is shaping up to be the first widespread storm of the winter for the central and eastern United States and will disrupt travel during the final days of the holiday season,” AccuWeather meteorologist Alex Sosnowski said. report.
At this time, meteorologists are forecasting heavy snow from much of Nebraska south to central Ohio and West Virginia, with three to six inches of accumulation.
Heavy snowfall of six to 12 inches — and possibly more in some places — will surround much of the Interstate 70 corridor from northern Kansas and southeastern Nebraska to southern Ohio.
Major cities expecting several inches include Topeka, Kansas; Louis and Kansas City, Missouri; Springfield, Illinois; Indianapolis and Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio.
Snow totals of up to 30 inches are possible from northern Missouri to west central Illinois to northeastern Kansas.
The advice comes as forecasters watch for another winter storm that will spread snow and ice along 1,500 miles of the US coast.
But snow isn’t the only thing America’s Heartland has to worry about this week.
A damaging ice storm could hit southeastern Kansas, southern Missouri, southern Illinois and south-central Kentucky, Sosnowski said.
Heavy snow can bring down many trees and power lines that could block roads. The power can be out for days in some areas when the cold winds come from the storm,’ he said.
‘There may be a significant need for accommodation to be provided to those who may be affected.’
Once the storm reaching the Appalachians and the Atlantic CoastMajor cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Baltimore will be on its way.
A cold front could spread to parts of North Carolina, eastern Tennessee and southern Virginia, affecting the cities of Richmond, Virginia; Chattanooga, Tennessee; and Raleigh, North Carolina.
Travel can be dangerous in these areas.
