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A high-impact winter storm is set to affect areas from California to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, with about 14 million people currently under winter weather alerts. The storm has already resulted in significant snow accumulation in parts of Utah and Arizona, with blizzard conditions predicted for Colorado to Minnesota, potentially causing widespread power outages and travel disruption due to heavy snowfall and high winds. Over the next two days, the storm system is also expected to bring heavy rain and severe weather conditions to the southern Plains and Southeast, including the risk of large hail, tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and localized flash flooding.
Major Winter Storm Impacts Millions Across U.S.
A significant winter storm is predicted to deliver rain and snow across regions from California to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Approximately 14 million people are under winter weather alerts, including significant locations in Tahoe, Denver, Minneapolis, and Sioux Falls.
Alta, Utah, has recorded over 12 inches of snow by Sunday morning, while Flagstaff, Arizona, reported 7.3 inches. Blizzard conditions with heavy snowfall will continue to develop across the central and northern Plains, impacting Colorado to Minnesota with possible wind gusts of 60 mph and snowfall of 2 inches per hour.
The National Weather Service cautioned that the combination of strong winds and heavy, wet snow could damage trees, power lines, and cause outages. Wind gusts over 50 mph could also result in power failures, reduced visibility, and property damage.
Steady snow showers are likely to continue through Monday, clearing by Tuesday evening. Regions from Nebraska to northern Wisconsin could accumulate about 8 to 16 inches of snow, while some areas may see up to 20 inches.
The storm system is also expected to trigger heavy rain and severe weather concerns across the southern Plains and Southeast over the next two days. Storms capable of generating large hail, tornadoes, and damaging wind gusts are anticipated to impact Kansas and Oklahoma, including Wichita and Dodge City.
By Monday, severe weather risks will shift towards east Texas and the lower Mississippi Valley, affecting about 7 million in Louisiana, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport. Damaging wind gusts and potential tornadoes are the main concerns.
Localized flash flooding is also possible across the South, including in Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama. Rainfall totals ranging from 1 to 3 inches, and up to 4 inches locally, are anticipated through Tuesday.
Last weekend, a potent storm system lashed the tri-state area with heavy rain and strong winds, while a rapid storm covered northern New England with snow. Notable snowfall totals were recorded in Landgrove, Vermont; Corinth, New York; Claremont, New Hampshire; and Sweden, Maine.
Weather in the tri-state area will likely remain breezy on Sunday, with wind gusts of over 30 mph, according to the National Weather Service field office in New York.
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