A major winter storm, dubbed Winter Storm Blair by The Weather Channel, is set to unleash heavy snow, significant ice accumulation, and frigid Arctic air across large portions of the U.S. this weekend. Dangerous travel conditions and widespread power outages are expected, as millions brace for what could be the coldest air in years.
What to know:
- Winter Storm Blair will impact areas from the Plains to the Midwest and mid-Atlantic, with parts of the Appalachians facing more than a foot of snow.
- A destructive ice storm is forecast for states including Nebraska, Kentucky, and West Virginia, with over a quarter-inch of ice accumulation likely to cause treacherous roads and power outages.
- As Arctic air surges south, temperatures could dip below 0°F in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, with freezing conditions extending as far south as the Gulf Coast.
- The frigid weather is expected to persist through next week, with 234 million people in at least 40 states seeing freezing temperatures.
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