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Multiple states are under winter weather advisories and could see inches of snow. Florida and other parts of the south are suffering with unusual cold
Heavy snow and blustery winds are likely to create problems on the roads, with the NWS warning that some roads will be “impassable,” urging drivers to slow down, especially during their morning and evening commutes. Thick snow and high winds could also bring down tree branches and damage power lines, leading to possible power outages.
The Giants should prepare for a harsh day of winter weather when they face off against the Bears at Soldier Field. A cold front brings rain, snow and wind chills that could dip into the single digits (1 p.m. EST).
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Maps show cold temperatures in eastern U.S., early season lake effect snow due to polar vortex
A harsh drop in temperatures is being delivered to the eastern two thirds of the U.S. thanks to a polar vortex dipping down from the Arctic.
Multiple states across the U.S. have been hit with winter storm warnings, issued by the National Weather Service (NWS), which could bring up to 10 inches of snow in some areas, from Tuesday morning into the afternoon and in some cases, even Wednesday through to Thursday night.
Rain and snow showers are forecast across parts of western and northern Pennsylvania today, accompanied by breezy conditions with wind gusts reaching 20 to 30 mph. Temperatures will remain below average, ranging from the upper 30s in northern regions to the lower 50s southeast of Interstate 81.
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Arctic air hits much of the US, bringing snow to some areas and very chilly temperatures to Florida
A blast of the season’s first frigid air was bearing down on much of the U.S., bringing the prospect of snow to parts of the country and plunging temperatures in Florida — though it may not get cold enough there for iguanas to tumble from the treetops.
The National Weather Service issued a report at 10:46 a.m. on Thursday for snow showers until 1 p.m. for Sussex, Warren and Morris counties.
Winter storm warnings spanned Mono County, as well as the Sierra Nevada from Yosemite National Park to Tulare County.
In northwest Lower Michigan there was six to 10 inches of snow in Leelanau County and the west side of Traverse City. Negaunee in the Upper Peninsula had the most snow with 18 inches. Much of the Marquette area had around one foot of snow. Here are some snow totals from the southwest part of Lower Michigan.
Talk about a winter preview with a blast of cold air Tuesday across Boston and New England. Highs struggled to reach the 40s, with plenty of areas remaining in the 30s as snow showers and flurries stretched across the region. A few flurries made their way as far east as the Interstate 95 corridor.