A bomb cyclone is slamming a large portion of the United States, bringing a dangerous combination of up to 2 feet of snow, significant ice accumulation, and a surging Arctic blast. This powerful system is impacting the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Northeast, with blizzard conditions, crippling travel, and widespread power outages possible as the storm reaches its peak intensity.
Right now, lake-effect snow is intensifying, with 12-24 inches possible today in the most persistent bands, while additional icing continues across parts of the Northeast. This is not just a snowstorm, severe weather may also develop on the warm side of the system, adding another layer of risk.
As the storm pulls out tomorrow, it will drag Arctic air straight out of Canada, leading to a sharp temperature plunge and dangerous wind chills. Even more concerning, this pattern may reload, allowing additional high-impact winter storms to track over the same regions. In this video, we break down the timing, worst-hit areas, and why impacts could continue to escalate across much of the country.
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