Winter weather warnings in 16 states as 14 inches of snow to hit
What’s New
Winter weather advisories were in places for 16 states across the U.S. from the National Weather Service early on Monday, with up to 18 inches of snow forecast in parts of the country.
Why It Matters
The NWS winter weather advisories are issued “for any amount of freezing rain, or when two to four inches of snow (alone or in combination with sleet and freezing rain), is expected to cause a significant inconvenience.”
This year, millions of Americans are expected to travel for the holiday season.
With Christmas now just around the corner, many Americans may already be en route to their destinations, making the weather forecast for the next few days particularly significant for travel plans.
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What To Know
At time of writing, the states with regions under weather advisories included California, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, West Virginia, Alaska, Indiana, Virginia, Maryland, Maine, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Pennsylvania.
While anticipates snowfall varied from state to state, in Wyoming, the NWS forecast snow accumulations of between 8 and 14 inches across the Teton Range.
The service said travel across Teton Pass could be difficult, and that the heaviest snow will occur after sunrise Monday through to the early afternoon.
However, in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, NWS Riverton said those in Wyoming hoping for a white Christmas would be out of luck, as, while a winter storm was forecast to move through the region on Christmas Eve, this would not bring snow to most portions of the state.
What People Are Saying
Konrad Supinski, meteorologist at WJFW Newswatch 12, wrote on X: “Winter Weather Advisories have been issued until 6:00PM Monday for ice and snow accumulations.
“Minor ice accumulations are possible mainly into central parts of Wisconsin. Snow accumulations of a trace to 2″ is possible with isolated locations receiving slightly more.”
Will Haenni, meteorologist at WWMT, Michigan, posted on X, Sunday: “Ice and snow accumulations will be minor tomorrow, but just enough to potentially make things a little slick.
“We’ll likely see a wintry mix move in after about 8 a.m. and continue through at least the early afternoon before transitioning over to snow or rain/snow.”
What Happens Next
At time of writing, the NWS said the weather advisory for the part of Wyoming with 14 inches of snow forecast would remain in effect until 7 p.m. MST on Monday.
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