Winter Storm Threatens More Snow as Dangerous Cold Lingers

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Another major winter storm is set to impact the Southeast this weekend, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and dangerous travel conditions. The storm is expected to rapidly intensify off the Mid-Atlantic coast, with the potential for up to a foot of snow and blizzard conditions across the Carolinas and southeastern Virginia. Meanwhile, the bitter cold that has already claimed over 100 lives will continue to grip much of the country, with wind chills reaching dangerous levels as far south as Florida.

Why it matters

This latest winter storm comes on the heels of a previous system that has already caused significant disruption and loss of life across the region. The combination of heavy snow, high winds, and extreme cold poses a serious threat to public safety and could lead to widespread power outages, road closures, and travel chaos.

The details

The storm is forecast to bring 6-12 inches of snow across the Carolinas, western Tennessee, and southeastern Virginia, with blizzard conditions possible late Saturday afternoon into the evening. Strong winds of 35-60 mph, and potentially up to 70 mph, will lead to whiteout conditions and dangerous travel. In addition to the snow, the storm is expected to bring coastal flooding and beach erosion. As of Saturday morning, over 1,500 flights have already been cancelled.

• Snow began falling in parts of eastern Tennessee, the Carolinas, and southern Virginia on Friday.
• The storm will rapidly intensify over the Atlantic Ocean and offshore of the Mid-Atlantic on Saturday.
• Blizzard conditions are possible for millions late Saturday afternoon into the evening.
• The snow is expected to taper off early Sunday morning.
• The bitter cold will continue to grip much of the country through the weekend and into early next week.

What’s next

The New York City area remains under a cold weather advisory this morning for wind chills as low as -10 possible just before sunrise.