At the time of reporting, total snow accumulations of six to 12 inches were forecast.Ĭhicago and the surrounding areas are also expecting to see heavy snowfall with totals in excess of six inches, from tomorrow morning through Wednesday morning. Increasing north to northwest winds may cause blowing and drifting snow tomorrow night into Wednesday morning.Īccording to NWS, this storm has the potential to be one of the stronger winter storms of the season so far, with the weather service saying it has "above average confidence" that this system will produce heavy snowfall amounts over portions of the watch area. This will start out as rain during today and change to moderate to heavy snow this evening through to Tuesday. The slow moving winter storm system, moving out of the southern Plains, is expected to bring precipitation.
NOAA Chicago prepares for stormįrom this evening, heavy snow is expected for eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois, according to NWS, and forecast to last until Wednesday. shows two storm systems clashing in the Midwest. EST, February 24, 2020, the forecast map for the U.S. Windy conditions are also producing areas of blowing snow and reduced visibilities, with the NWS predicting that dangerous avalanche conditions are also likely.įor the latest road updates dial 5-1-1 or visit the state's department for transport website. As the temperature warms slightly, slippery road conditions are expected.
Mainly affecting areas above 2,500 feet, NWS forecasts that heavy snow accumulations will range between one to six inches. In Washington, specifically the Cascades of Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, King, Pierce and Lewis Counties, a winter storm warning is currently in effect and is expected to lift by 4:00 a.m. MST tomorrow, with NWS predicting travel will be difficult to impossible due to blowing snow and reduced visibility. This warning will remain in effect until 2:00 p.m. The heavy snow is expected to affect the Northern Black Hills and Wyoming Black Hills. Meanwhile, snow showers and bands will gradually move from northeast to southwest across the area later this morning through early tomorrow, with wind gusts up to 45 miles per hour over the hills and up to 55 miles per hour over the plains. Snow accumulations of eight to 20 inches are forecast. It is forecast that an initial band of snow will cross the area this morning, bringing minor snow accumulations to portions of the plains, with heavy upslope snow expected in the northern Black Hills to begin over the course of the morning and into tomorrow. Black Ice Creates Hazardous Driving Conditions in the Carolinas and Georgia.Winter Weather and Flash Flooding To Hit Arizona, Nevada and California.Snowstorms and Thunderstorms to Hit the U.S.According to the warning, heavy snow and strong winds are expected today into tomorrow for South Dakota, with the weather service describing the event as a "strong upper level disturbance."
The NWS has issued winter storm warnings for South Dakota and Washington, as the storm systems dominate most of the U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca, strong winds are expected to cause hazardous sea conditions, which could capsize or damage vessels as well as reduce visibility.Īccording to the NWS, a "gale warning" means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or occurring. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and the Central U.S. PST today.Īffecting the East Entrance of U.S. Gale force winds, reaching up to 45 knots, have ravaged the west coast overnight, with a warning in effect until 6:00 a.m. However according to the National Weather Service (NWS)-at the time of reporting-there are no tornado warnings or watches in effect.
Residents of Idaho and Washington have been taking to Google in the past 24 hours to confirm whether tornado warnings have been issued in their states, as the west coast storm system brings gale force winds and rainfall. Two storm systems, which are expected to meet in the Midwest by Wednesday, are causing Americans to expect and search for tornado warnings.
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