NWS Weather Forecast: Hazardous Winter Weather to Impact Great Lakes, Southern US

Hazardous winter weather is expected in the Southern US and Great Lakes, bringing wintry conditions and widespread travel concerns, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

The beginning of January brought challenging weather conditions to parts of the US, especially the wind chills and freezing conditions. In this week's weather, the main concerns are ice and snow conditions in the region.

The NWS Weather Prediction Center warned of a winter storm in the Western US, causing potential snow in portions of Oregon and California. Homeowners should also stay alert for wintry precipitation on the weekend and Monday.

Furthermore, people should stay updated with the weather this week to prevent the weather's dangers, including the risk of hypothermia and frostbite.

 Hazardous Winter Weather in the US

The Weather Prediction warned of blowing snow and ice conditions in portions of Nevada, Utah, Oregon and Idaho. The challenging weather can damage power lines, causing power outages in the affected areas.

Meanwhile, homeowners should also stay alert for threats of avalanches in parts of the Rockies and Sierra Nevada. The wintry outlook can likely spread in the ArkLaTex and Tennessee Valley.

Accumulating ice can also be unloaded. People with travel plans should always wear winter clothes to prevent the risk of hypothermia and frostbite, especially for older adults, people with medical conditions, and outdoor workers.

The NWS Weather Discussion warned of freezing rain and snow in the Mid-Atlantic and Southern US with heavy snowfall. The forecast also showed that hazardous winter weather could spread over the Appalachians, Great Lakes and Southern US.

Snowfall conditions can hit Washington DC, New York and Philadelphia. Motorists should be careful with the slippery road outlook this early week. Commuters should maintain distance from other vehicles to avoid road collisions or accidents.

Furthermore, the forecast warned of heavy lake-effect snowfall in the Great Lakes on Wednesday. In Houston, the advisory said that colder and freeze conditions are likely in the region, including in Southeast Texas. Winter hazards are issued in the region.

In Chicago, residents can wake up to temperatures that could reach from 25 to 40 degrees below zero this early week.

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Keeping Safe From The Weather in Southern US and Great Lakes

The forecast warned of troublesome weather conditions in the Great Lakes and Southern US, with heavy snow, ice and freezing conditions. Homeowners should avoid any unnecessary outside travel to keep safe from extreme cold.

In addition, homeowners should also store winter-related survival kits for emergencies.

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