The Northeast is bracing for the coldest air of the season this weekend, accompanied by snow in some areas before temperatures are expected to moderate next week.
This weekend’s arctic blast is expected to bring some of the most frigid temperatures so far this winter to the Northeast. The polar vortex is forecast to extend the extreme cold spell across much of the East, making this one of the coldest winters in decades for cities from the Ohio Valley to New England.
The incoming cold front represents the latest in a series of winter weather systems that have been moving across the eastern United States. The National Weather Service has issued Winter Weather Advisories from southern Indiana to West Virginia, warning travelers about potentially hazardous road conditions.
A quick-moving snow system will sweep through Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio on Friday (February 6) morning, leaving behind a dusting to 2 inches of snow as it ushers in the arctic air mass. This follows what has already been one of the snowiest winters in recent years for many communities in the region, with Cincinnati already recording over 24 inches of snow—more than 11 inches above average.
Forecasters are predicting one to three inches of snow across parts of the Great Lakes and Northeast, including along the Interstate 95 corridor. Wind gusts up to 40 mph could create dangerous whiteout conditions, particularly during Friday afternoon and evening commutes.
While the Northeast and Midwest deal with snow and cold, the South will see rain extending as far north as Tennessee and North Carolina. This precipitation could help melt lingering ice from last week’s deadly ice storm that caused power outages across Mississippi and Tennessee, though forecasters warn that returning cold air could create new icy spots as moisture refreezes.
Residents throughout affected regions are encouraged to prepare for potential travel disruptions and dangerous cold through the weekend before temperatures begin to moderate early next week.
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