Central US Forecast: Coldest Weather, Freezing Conditions to Unfold This Week

Cold weather and freezing conditions are likely in the Central, Eastern and Southern US. Homeowners should watch for frozen outlook and challenging weather in the region as the dangerous Arctic air arrives.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the arctic air is expected in parts of the US early next week. The colder conditions can unfold in the Central Gulf Coast and South Texas.

The colder conditions can put at risk Americans due to the extreme cold. The vulnerable populations are the elderly, outdoor workers, newborns and people with chronic illnesses.

Central US Forecast: Where Will Heavy Snow Unload?

The NWS Weather Prediction Center warned of significant impacts in the Midwest and East Coast on Wednesday. Heavy snow is forecast in the Great Lakes, Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Lake Michigan.

The gusty winds can reach 30 to 40 mph, causing travel visibility and snowy conditions in the affected areas. The heavy and wet snow can also unfold in the Northeast.

Coastal flooding and flash floods can also occur on the East Coast, New England and the Mid-Atlantic. The challenging winds can result in power outages due to the wind gusts reaching 55 mph. Severe thunderstorms can also occur in the late week.

In the late week, the colder air and risk of snow can unload in the following areas:

• Regina
• Bismarck
• Rapid City
• Denver
• Salt Lake City
• Helena
• Boise
• Redding
• Fresno
• Las Vegas
• Portland
• Seattle
• Kamloops
• Calgary

The freezing temperatures can affect crops and the home's plumbing. Ice conditions can be challenging for motorists with below-zero temperatures. On Sunday morning, the frigid temperatures can unfold in the following areas:

• Portland
• New York City
• Charleston
• Pittsburgh
• Buffalo
• Detroit
• Indianapolis
• St. Louis
• Chicago
• Green Bay
• Minneapolis
• Omaha
• Wichita
• Oklahoma City
• Denver
• Rapid City
• Bismarck
• Salt Lake City

Next week, stormy conditions can emerge in New York, Memphis, Houston and Jacksonville. The colder outlook can also occur in Minneapolis and Kansas City.

In New York City, the advisory showed that rainfall totals can reach from 2 to 4 inches in the city. Homeowners should still watch out for coastal and river flooding.

From January 14 to 17m the ice threat can occur in Boston, Dallas, Houston, Memphis, Charlotte and Washington.

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

Keeping Safe From Ice Conditions This Week

The latest weather forecast warned of ice conditions in the US this week, especially blizzards and heavy snow. People should check for winter advisories this week due to the challenging conditions.

Homeowners should watch out for signs of frostbite and hypothermia, and wearing winter clothes is advisable to prevent cold-related health illnesses.

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