Winter storm brings snow and freezing temperatures to Midwest and East Coast

Winter storm brings snow and freezing temperatures to Midwest and East Coast

AP News nation

Key Points:

  • A winter weather blast is expected to bring snowfall and subfreezing wind chills across the Midwest, East Coast, and parts of the South, including near-freezing temperatures in Florida.
  • Northeastern Ohio is experiencing snow squalls causing whiteout conditions, with similar conditions forecasted to move into Pennsylvania and eastern New York, making travel hazardous.
  • Snowfall of up to 4 inches is predicted for parts of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island by Sunday night, while sub-zero wind chills are expected from the Plains to the Northeast.
  • Florida, including Tallahassee, may see rare snowfall on Sunday morning, though accumulation is unlikely due to warm ground; this would be the second consecutive year with unusual winter weather in the region.
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