Winter Storm Jett is forecast to impact the entire United States, bringing heavy snowfall, strong winds, and frigid temperatures. Travel disruptions are expected, with thousands of flights already delayed or canceled. The storm will affect both coastal and inland regions, posing significant risks to transportation and daily life.
A powerful winter storm named Jett is set to sweep across the United States, prompting widespread travel warnings and weather advisories from coast to coast. This marks the fifth winter storm to hit the country in just a week. Forecasters predict the storm's path will cover a vast area between Thursday and Sunday. The West Coast is bracing for snowfall beginning Thursday, with potential accumulations of up to six feet in high-altitude regions.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued numerous weather alerts on Thursday, warning of hazardous conditions including wind, extreme cold, snow, and ice across parts of California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Montana.As of Thursday morning, approximately 2,000 flights were delayed and over 220 cancellations were reported at U.S. airports, according to FlightAware.com. The storm is anticipated to reach the eastern United States by Friday evening, potentially causing disruptions in areas near central Wisconsin and Michigan, as well as northern New York, Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire. These regions could experience up to a foot of snow. AccuWeather meteorologists expressed concern that snowfall could severely impact operations at major Midwest airports in Detroit, Michigan, and Chicago, Illinois.The Weather Channel reported that high-elevation regions stretching from the Sierra Nevada to the Rockies could receive two to six feet of snow by Friday night, creating treacherous travel conditions. The Sierra Nevada is also expected to encounter strong winds, with gusts potentially reaching 100 mph on mountain peaks, according to the NWS office in Reno. Officials warn that the combination of strong winds and heavy snowfall could lead to blowing snow and reduced visibility on roadways. Western cities along the storm's path include Salt Lake City, Utah, and Boise, Idaho. A mix of wintry precipitation is possible in Seattle, Washington, Portland, Oregon, and Reno, Nevada
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