At Least 18 Million Under Winter Weather Alerts as Storms Bring Heavy Snow and Bitter Winds to the West and Midwest.
A powerful winter storm system is poised to hit the western United States, bringing heavy snowfall and bitter winds to a swath of over 18 million people. The National Weather Service has issued winter weather alerts for multiple states, including Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, as well as parts of the Upper and Middle Mississippi Valley.
In the Northern Rockies, a strong system is producing heavy snow, with higher peaks expected to pick up a foot or more by Saturday. As the low-pressure system moves east, it will expand into the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, where 4 to 6 inches of snow are likely, with locally higher totals.
Residents in Chicago can expect slick roadways and sidewalks by morning as a winter weather advisory is in place for the city, with up to 2 to 5 inches of snow expected. The cold will follow, with subzero lows possible in the Dakotas and Minnesota by Sunday night into Monday.
Another storm system is forecast to move through the metro and southern part of the state starting Saturday afternoon, bringing bitter temperatures expected. The National Weather Service predicts moderate to heavy snow over parts of the Upper/Middle Mississippi Valley on Saturday night.
In the Pacific Northwest, a series of Pacific systems is set to bring widespread heavy rain to western Washington and Oregon, with flash flooding likely as saturated ground quickly converts new rainfall to runoff. Flood watches are already in place, and the heavy rain threat continues over the next 5-10 days.
The region under winter weather alerts includes parts of six states: Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The storm is expected to have a significant impact on travel and daily life, with road conditions and sidewalks likely to become hazardous.
Residents are advised to check the latest forecast updates and to plan ahead for the worst of the weather.
A powerful winter storm system is poised to hit the western United States, bringing heavy snowfall and bitter winds to a swath of over 18 million people. The National Weather Service has issued winter weather alerts for multiple states, including Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, as well as parts of the Upper and Middle Mississippi Valley.
In the Northern Rockies, a strong system is producing heavy snow, with higher peaks expected to pick up a foot or more by Saturday. As the low-pressure system moves east, it will expand into the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, where 4 to 6 inches of snow are likely, with locally higher totals.
Residents in Chicago can expect slick roadways and sidewalks by morning as a winter weather advisory is in place for the city, with up to 2 to 5 inches of snow expected. The cold will follow, with subzero lows possible in the Dakotas and Minnesota by Sunday night into Monday.
Another storm system is forecast to move through the metro and southern part of the state starting Saturday afternoon, bringing bitter temperatures expected. The National Weather Service predicts moderate to heavy snow over parts of the Upper/Middle Mississippi Valley on Saturday night.
In the Pacific Northwest, a series of Pacific systems is set to bring widespread heavy rain to western Washington and Oregon, with flash flooding likely as saturated ground quickly converts new rainfall to runoff. Flood watches are already in place, and the heavy rain threat continues over the next 5-10 days.
The region under winter weather alerts includes parts of six states: Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The storm is expected to have a significant impact on travel and daily life, with road conditions and sidewalks likely to become hazardous.
Residents are advised to check the latest forecast updates and to plan ahead for the worst of the weather.
18 million ppl under winter weather alerts? that's like half the population of usa lol! i feel bad for chicago tho, slick roadways and sidewalks already? can't even step out without slipping lol 
but on the other hand, pacific northwest is getting hit with heavy rain? at least its not snow this time 
gotta keep an eye on these weather updates and plan accordingly 
! It's always such a pain to deal with snow and cold temperatures. But at least they're keeping us updated on the forecast, right? I mean, 18 million people under winter weather alerts? That's crazy! 
I hope everyone is preparing for the worst, especially those in Chicago. Slick roadways are no joke 
. I'm thinking of canceling my outdoor plans this weekend... who needs that kind of drama? 
. plus, gotta feel for those in the Pacific NW, heavy rain = flash flooding = big mess 
i feel bad for all those ppl stuck at home with no power or heat 
hope everyone stays safe & warm during this storm 
. Guess it's just another winter storm to add to the list...
i hope everyone is prepared with warm clothes and food, coz this storm is gonna be intense. it's crazy how quickly the weather can change, one minute it's sunny and the next it's snowing and freezing temps. 
. And ugh, Chicago is gonna be so slick! 
18 million people under warning... feels like so much chaos in the US right now 
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. I'm worried about those travel conditions, especially in the Midwest where it's expected to get really nasty 
. I feel bad for those who have to deal with heavy snow and bitter winds, but at the same time, i hope everyone stays safe and warm indoors 
️. i think it's a good idea to check the latest forecast updates and plan ahead, like making sure you've got enough food and water in case you get stuck at home 
and road conditions are gonna be a nightmare 
i mean 18 million people under winter weather alerts? that's a lot of ppl stuck at home with nothing but their thoughts 
and honestly, who can even blame 'em? snow and bitter winds are just the worst 
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