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The East Coast of the United States is set to face a major winter storm this weekend

AdminJanuary 5, 2024

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According to AccuWeather, the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast will receive between 3 and 6 inches of snow. (REUTERS/Brendan McDermid)

It is expected that a winter storm of great magnitude the curse parts of the east coast of USA This weekend, directly affects the regions Mid Atlantic And Northeast. AccuWeather A warning has been issued adverse conditions Derived from storms that will be loaded with Snow and ice It seriously hinders displacement In this part of the country.

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As the intensity increases the stormThe Gulf Coast you will see heavy rain And Electric storms Before that Meteorological phenomenon Make progress in the northwest this weekend. It is estimated that a Accumulated snow from the middle 8 to 15 centimeters from Smoky Mountains North and East of W.V.extends to the south of New England. in the areas of Eastern West Virginia, Central PennsylvaniaAnd Western and Central Massachusetts In between, large accumulations are expected 15 and 30 centimeters.

“Whatever Snow accumulation can lead to Significant travel slowdownBut this the storm could be more effect Because it’s been a long time since these areas received more than 1 inch of snow – it may take a while for people to get used to it again – unlike others of similar magnitude. Driving and otherwise dealing with snow” warned the Chief Meteorologist of AccuWeatherIn an interview with John Porter USA Today.

The NWS is predicting 5 to 10 centimeters of snow in areas of New Mexico, Colorado. (Reuters/Mike Sager)

On the other hand, the National Weather Service (NWS) predicted between 5 and 10 centimeters of snow For areas of New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas, Texas And Oklahoma. In the nearby mountains San Juan And Blood of ChristThey can gather around 13 to 25 centimeters.

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“The present moment can be a great one Impact on places like Chicago, Kansas City And Detroit As we get closer to Tuesday of next week,” said the meteorologist Fox Weather, Britta Merwin. “So we must be vigilant,” he stressed. “We talked about this at the end of 2023. We had so many Discussions here Fox Weather That we are in it Pattern change. Well, you’re welcome Pattern change. This is Verification of that prediction“

But everything is not as bad as it seems. This Weather services highlighted that Expected rain That will be it for this weekend Drought relief Extreme in certain states viz Mississippi And Louisiana. Meanwhile, in Pacific NorthwestAlso expected Coastal rainfall, Snow in mountainous areas High altitude and a Winter mix In the interior areas of valleys.

The storm will also bring 6 to 12 inches of snow, ranging from heavy rain and thunderstorms along the Gulf Coast to eastern West Virginia, central Pennsylvania, and western and central Massachusetts. (Reuters/Mike Sager)

He National Weather Service in NY Communicated on social media platforms x On Wednesday K city is less likely Snow and sleet For Saturday and Sunday, but a A significant amount of snow In the western and northern areas of the city. Earlier this week, The New York NWS indicated that 2023 would go down in history as the “least snowiest” year citywith only a few 6 centimeters is measured in Central ParkAs published Associated Press.