Dangerous Winter Storm Threatens Southeast with Heavy Snow, Blizzards

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Another major winter storm is set to impact the Southeast this weekend, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and blizzard conditions to millions across the region. The storm is expected to rapidly intensify off the Mid-Atlantic coast, with the peak impacts expected on Saturday. Dangerous travel conditions, coastal flooding, and beach erosion are all possible.

Why it matters

This storm comes on the heels of a deadly winter weather system that has already claimed over 100 lives across the country. The combination of heavy snow, high winds, and dangerously cold temperatures poses a serious threat to public safety and could lead to major disruptions across the region.

The details

The storm is forecast to drop 6-12 inches of snow across the Carolinas and southeastern Virginia, with blizzard conditions possible due to wind gusts up to 70 mph. Dangerous travel conditions, power outages, and coastal flooding are all major concerns. Over 1,500 flights have already been cancelled in anticipation of the storm.

• Snow began falling in parts of eastern Tennessee, the Carolinas, and southern Virginia on Friday.
• The storm will rapidly intensify off the Mid-Atlantic coast on Saturday, with the peak impacts expected late Saturday afternoon into the evening.
• The snow is expected to taper off early Sunday morning as the storm moves out to sea.

What’s next

As the storm moves out, the focus will shift to the dangerous cold temperatures that will linger across the region into early next week, with wind chills reaching as low as -25 in some areas.