US Weather News 2024: As forecasters issue warnings for a looming winter storm, over 115 million residents spanning from Iowa to New Jersey are bracing themselves for an imminent weather onslaught. The forecast predicts a blend of snow, bitterly cold temperatures, and treacherous travel conditions, particularly on Friday when roads are expected to freeze over.
The storm is anticipated to blanket the Northeast and Midwest with 1-3 inches of snow, and some regions may experience even more substantial accumulations, reaching 3-6 inches or more by Friday night, according to AccuWeather.
Major cities such as Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City are expected to witness light to moderate snowfall. Brett Anderson, AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist, highlights the dry, fine-grained nature of the cold ground, emphasizing that the snow’s immediate accumulation on roads, coupled with greasy conditions, will pose significant challenges right from the storm’s onset.
Travel disruptions are imminent as the winter weather is poised to impact Interstate 80, causing traffic snarls on state highways and local roads from the Midwest to the Northeast, as indicated by AccuWeather meteorologists. Airports, including major hubs like Detroit, Chicago, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Boston, and New York City, are expected to experience freezing operations, potentially leading to flight cancellations due to delayed crew schedules.
In a bizarre turn of events, residents in South Florida are receiving warnings about an unusual phenomenon – plummeting iguanas. With temperatures projected to drop to the low 40s, authorities in certain regions caution that iguanas might fall from the sky. The cold conditions could immobilize the reptiles, causing them to drop from trees. Iguanas tend to become sluggish in temperatures below 50 degrees and can freeze in the 30s and 40s, according to the Wildlife Conservation Commission and Florida Fish.
FAQs:
Q1. What have the forecasters warned about the weather?
A1. Forecasters have issued warnings for a winter storm set to bring snow, bitterly cold temperatures, and risky travel conditions on Friday, affecting over 115 million residents from Iowa to New Jersey.
Q2. How will the weather impact travel?
A2. Snow is anticipated to disrupt travel on Friday, affecting Interstate 80 and causing traffic issues on state highways and local roads from the Midwest to the Northeast. Airports, including major hubs, may experience freezing operations, potentially leading to flight cancellations due to delayed crew schedules.
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