Back-to-Back Winter Storms To Bring Blizzard Conditions to Plains, Midwest This Week

The latest weather forecast reported that back-to-back winter storms can unload blizzards and heavy snow in the Midwest and Plains this week. Major winter storms can bring devastating impacts due to potential travel disruption.

The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of a heavy rainfall outlook in the Eastern US this early week, causing river flooding and flash flood risk. Homeowners should also stay alert for severe thunderstorms in the Southeast.

Heavy snow is expected in the Midwest and Cascades. The main dangers are extreme cold, cold-related health concerns, blizzards, power outages, strong winds and travel hazards.

The NWS Weather Prediction Center reported a major winter storm in the Cascades and in the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday. The stormy outlook is expected to spread over Central US and Western US.

With the challenging weather outlook, people should stay alert with the latest forecast to avoid travel headaches and keep safe from weather hazards. Blizzard advisories were present in portions of the Great Plains.

Weather Threat in Midwest, Central US and Plains

(Photo : NOAA NESDIS Live Hurricane Tracker)
NOAA NESDIS Live Hurricane Tracker. Challenging weather conditions are expected in the Midwest and Plains due to back-to-back winter storms, bringing potential blizzards and heavy snow.

According to the latest forecast, back-to-back winter storms are expected in the Central US, Midwest and Plains this week. People should stay alert for troublesome snow and blizzard outlook.

The stormy conditions are forecast to spread in the late week or weekend. Travel disruption can likely happen, and people outdoors should be careful with winter storms.

In the early week, homeowners should anticipate the stormy conditions, with snow and rain. Wintry mixed weather can spread over the Northeast. Colder conditions are forecast in the following areas:

• Omaha
• Green Bay
• Sudbury
• Ottawa
• Toronto
• Chicago
• Nashville
• Boston
• Denver
• Wichita
• Kansas City
• DesMoines
• Minneapolis

Rounds of rain can unload in Atlanta, New Orleans, Tampa, Raleigh and Washington. Blizzard threats can unfold in Northern New Mexico, Michigan and Eastern Colorado.

The next concern is the strong winds. Downed trees and power outages are likely due to windy conditions in the following areas:

• Montreal
• Portland
• Boston
• New York City
• Washington
• Richmond
• Indianapolis
• Green Bay
• Nashville

In New York City, the forecast warned of a major storm system in the city that could bring flooding rain and strong winds. Coastal flooding is also likely. People near low-lying areas should stay alert for small to challenging flooding.

On Friday night, the rain and flood risk can unfold in Charleston, Washington, Virginia Beach, New York, Boston and Buffalo. Snow and colder outlooks can occur in Peoria, Green Bay, St. Louis and Montreal.

Also Read: Gulf Coast Weather Forecast: Nocturnal Tornadoes, Thunderstorms Likely in Northeast Texas, Mississippi Coast

Back-To-Back Winter Storm Safety

The latest weather forecast warned of blizzards in parts of the US. The extreme cold can also result in frostbite or hypothermia. Homeowners should keep winter survival kits due to travel disruption and power outages.

The recommended emergency kits are medicines, food and water bottled supplies, radio, batteries and winter clothes.

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