U.S. South And East Coast Brace For Major Weekend Winter Storm
Forbes • • nation
Key Points:
- A major winter storm is expected to impact the U.S. South and Mid-Atlantic region this weekend, with a combination of arctic air and southern stream energy likely to produce significant snow and ice.
- The storm is anticipated to begin affecting the Southern Plains on Friday, spreading to the Southeast on Saturday, and reaching the Mid-Atlantic and East Coast by late Saturday into Sunday, with potentially crippling ice causing hazardous travel, power outages, and damage.
- Meteorologists caution against relying solely on weather apps for snowfall predictions, as complex temperature layers can lead to mixed precipitation types that apps often misinterpret, emphasizing the importance of expert analysis.
- Secondary risks include exposure to cold due to power outages, increased carbon monoxide poisoning from alternative heating sources,
