Arctic Blast Unleashes Heavy Snow and Dangerous Chills Across Northern U.S.
A powerful winter storm is sweeping through the northern United States, bringing with it a dangerous mix of heavy lake-effect snow, bitter cold temperatures, and dangerous wind chills.
Lake-Effect Snow Blankets Great Lakes Regions
Several areas are bracing themselves for a barrage of heavy snowfall as lake-effect snow bands off Lake Erie and Lake Ontario continue to pick up intensity.
Erie County in New York, often battered by lake-effect storms, has been placed under a lake-effect snow warning. Some areas could see upwards of several feet of snow accumulations, leading to hazardous travel conditions and potential power outages. Scientists are predicting heavy lake-effect snow will continue, potentially dumping feet of snow in localized areas.
Residents across western and Upstate New York are advised to prepare for snowdrifting, gusty winds, and severely limited visibility.
Brutal Cold Grip Tightens
As the winter storm strengthens, record-breaking cold temperatures are slamming the Northeast, Midwest, and Great Plains. Clear skies, coupled with the Arctic air mass flowing in, are setting the stage for temperatures to plummet well below freezing.
Forecasters predict high temperatures will hover well below freezing for several days in many areas. Residents are urged to top priority on staying warm and safe during this dangerous cold organies dere perature Ortega point, imploring people to avoid prolonged outdoor exposure.
Wind chill warnings have also been issued for dozens of counties due to the forceful winds accompanying the storm. These dangerous wind chills could make it feel like -30 degrees Fahrenheit or colder in some regions.
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