A powerful ice storm is expected to affect the Midwest and Northeast of the United States, bringing hazardous conditions, including freezing rain, sleet, and potential power outages. Meteorologists warn of widespread travel disruptions and dangerous road conditions.
A powerful ice storm is set to impact the Midwest and Northeast of the United States, bringing treacherous conditions. Meteorologists warn of widespread travel disruptions and hazardous road conditions from Wednesday into Thursday. The National Weather Service has issued ice storm warnings and winter weather advisories across multiple states, stretching from the Great Plains through the Ohio Valley and into New England.
The storm is expected to produce ice accumulations of up to a quarter inch in some areas, making roads slick and increasing the risk of fallen trees and downed power lines. AccuWeather meteorologist Brandon Buckingham cautions that the storm carries the potential for 'dangerous amounts of ice accretion into Thursday,' which could lead to widespread power outages and tree damage.Several major cities, including Chicago, Des Moines, Pittsburgh, and Boston, are anticipated to experience dangerous conditions as the storm intensifies. Additional ice storm warnings have been issued for the Appalachian region, northern Virginia, and central Pennsylvania. The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that freezing rain could lead to light ice accumulations in some regions Wednesday afternoon and evening, particularly north of the Ohio River. While ice totals are expected to be lower in Cincinnati, other parts of the central and eastern U.S. may face significant disruptions. The region is forecast to be above freezing by daybreak Thursday. Some southern areas could even reach the mid- to upper 50s by Thursday morning, according to the Enquirer.Meteorologists also warn about possible thunderstorms and isolated flooding as temperatures rise overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Some isolated flooding cannot be ruled out, but widespread flooding concerns are not present at this time. While the primary threat is ice, the storm is also expected to bring snowfall in certain areas. With the warmer air aloft, heavy snowfall is not anticipated, but the Northeast could receive more than 3 inches in some locations. The system is expected to exit the region by Thursday. Strong wind gusts of up to 50 mph are forecast in some areas, which could exacerbate power outage risks. What is Freezing Rain? Freezing rain occurs when raindrops fall through a shallow layer of cold air near the surface, causing them to freeze upon contact with the ground, trees, power lines, and other surfaces. Unlike sleet, which turns into ice pellets before reaching the ground, freezing rain remains liquid until it hits a cold surface, creating a dangerous layer of ice. Even a small amount of freezing rain can make roads and sidewalks extremely slippery, increasing the risk of accidents and power outages due to ice buildup on trees and electrical lines
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