Winter storms can expose you to frigid temperatures by knocking out power and freezing water pipes. Here's how to prepare your home to keep you and your family safe.
A low-pressure system currently in the Central Plains begins to dive into the lower Mississippi Valley region by Friday night. Saturday, that low meanders slowly across the Southeast before finally heading north along the eastern seaboard. Rain, snow, sleet, or freezing rain -- how about all of those in a 24-hour time span. That's going to be the case in some states this weekend. So, let's break down the potential hazards in each region.
— NWS Weather Prediction Center January 14, 2022 Winds will also kick up across these regions, leading to blowing snow and poor visibility. "Travel impacts are expected to be significant at times, especially during afternoon school departures and the evening commute," the National Weather Service office in Des Moines said. Heavy snow will fall across portions of the Dakotas, Iowa and Minnesota with 6-12 inches of snow expected.A winter storm will affect the region today thru Saturday.
How snow differs from freezing rain and sleet 01:11For a lot of the Southeast, this system begins in the form of rain on Saturday.As the temperatures drop, that rain changes over into freezing rain, sleet, and eventually snow for many locations. Forecasting winter weather in the Southeast is never easy, as timing often comes down to the wire.
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