A powerful winter storm is poised to disrupt travel and daily life across 22 states, stretching from the Midwest to the Northeast, beginning Wednesday morning. The storm will bring a mix of sleet, freezing rain, and snow, sparking ice and snow alerts in areas from Oklahoma to Vermont. As the storm moves east, it will hit the Appalachian Mountains from West Virginia to Pennsylvania with an ice storm warning, potentially causing significant ice accumulation.
The storm will first target the Plains on Wednesday morning, moving eastward throughout the day, with cities like Oklahoma and Missouri seeing the worst of the icy mix. By Wednesday afternoon and evening, areas such as Chicago will experience challenging travel conditions, while by Wednesday night, the storm will stretch from Detroit to Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. The worst will hit New York City early Thursday morning, making travel extremely dangerous across the region.
The Interstate 95 corridor, including major cities like Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, is under a winter weather advisory, anticipating up to two inches of snow and ice accumulations that could lead to hazardous driving conditions. By Thursday morning, the wintry mix will change to rain, but icy roads will persist in New England and parts of the inland Northeast until the afternoon.
This storm, which could bring more ice and snow to the Midwest and Northeast over the weekend, highlights the ongoing severity of this winter season. Stay prepared and safe as the storm continues its march across the country.
