As winter approaches, several states in the United States are facing severe weather conditions, prompting the issuance of various weather advisories and warnings by the National Weather Service (NWS). From heavy snowfall to gusty winds, the impacted regions are bracing for challenging conditions that could significantly impact travel and daily activities.
In Northern Oneida County, New York, a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued from 1 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday. The region is expected to experience snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches, accompanied by south winds gusting as high as 30 mph. The advisory warns that travel could be very difficult, with areas of blowing snow reducing visibility significantly.
Similarly, in central, east central, northern, and southeast Oklahoma, a Wind Advisory is in effect until 6 PM CST, with northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 45 mph. The advisory cautions that gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, potentially leading to tree limbs being blown down and power outages.
In Pennsylvania and West Virginia, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Westmoreland, and Eastern Preston Counties are under a Winter Weather Advisory from 3 AM to noon EST Sunday. The advisory forecasts mixed precipitation with total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze, particularly at higher elevations, resulting in slippery road conditions.
Further, Somerset County in Pennsylvania is under a Winter Weather Advisory from 3 AM to noon EST Sunday, with expectations of a wintry mix of precipitation, including ice accumulations of a light glaze and snow accumulations of an inch or less, leading to slippery road conditions.
In east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 6 AM CST Sunday, with additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches and winds gusting as high as 35 mph, causing hazardous road conditions.
Additionally, areas along Lake Superior from Little Marais to Two Harbors in Minnesota are experiencing locally heavy lake effect snow, with additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches possible, leading to rapidly changing weather and road conditions.
As these weather events unfold, it is crucial for residents in the affected regions to stay informed, heed the warnings issued by local authorities, and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and well-being.
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References:
– NWS Binghamton NY: [Link]
– NWS Norman OK: [Link]
– NWS Pittsburgh PA: [Link]
– NWS State College PA: [Link]
– NWS Quad Cities IA IL: [Link]
– NWS Duluth MN: [Link]
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