Winter weather warnings, including a Blizzard Warning, are in effect from the Plains to the Midwest ahead of another major winter storm, which could blast cities like Chicago and Milwaukee with heavy snow and high winds.
This latest round of wintry weather comes days after a deadly winter storm hit the central US and brought nearly a foot of snow and whiteout conditions to parts of the Plains.
Major cities in the Midwest were able to escape the storm’s fury but would not be so lucky this time.
According to the FAA, there is a ground stop at Chicago O’Hare International Airport due to ongoing snow, with no arrival runway available at ORD. Thundersnow was also reported around downtown Chicago on Friday morning.
The National Weather Service office in Hastings, Nebraska, measured 3.2 inches of new snow outside their office around midnight, but the wind had left a 3-foot drift at their back door.
The combination of snow and wind will create hazardous conditions that will make road travel nearly impossible north of Interstate 80.
Significant flight delays and cancellations are expected at airports such as Quad City International Airport (MLI), Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and International Green Bay Austin Straubel Airport (GRB).
Winter weather warnings, including Blizzard Warnings, are in effect from the Plains to the Midwest ahead of another major winter storm. FOX Weather
The FOX Forecast Center says a sharp pressure gradient will develop between the strengthening winter storm and the building area of arctic air, leading to strong winds and possible blizzard conditions.
“We’re going to see winds here of 45 to 50 mph, along with some heavy snow,” Van Dillen said.
Blizzard Warning, winter weather warning in effect
The National Weather Service has placed millions of Americans from the Plains to the Midwest and Great Lakes regions under winter weather warnings as storms gather steam and target the region.
Blizzard warnings are in effect in seven states, including most counties across Iowa.
Major cities in the Midwest were able to escape the storm’s fury but would not be so lucky this time. US National Weather Service The National Weather Service office in Hastings, Nebraska, measured 3.2 inches of new snow outside their office around midnight. US National Weather Service
In Blizzard Warning zones, life-threatening conditions are expected with winds up to 45 mph and visibility less than a quarter mile.
Conditions are expected to begin deteriorating Friday morning with the worst weather Friday afternoon for communities west of the Mississippi River.
So far, major cities along the Great Lakes are not included in a Blizzard Warning, but if a warning is required, some areas may see events that haven’t happened in years.
The city of Milwaukee has not been under a Blizzard Warning in nearly 13 years (Feb. 1, 2011) and in the city of Chicago, it will be the first time in five years (Nov. 26, 2018).
The FOX Forecast Center says a sharp pressure gradient will develop between the strengthening winter storm and the building area of arctic air, leading to strong winds and possible blizzard conditions. FOX Weather
How much snow will fall in Chicago, Milwaukee?
Heavy snow is likely across the region, and the highest amounts are forecast north and east of Chicago.
Snow totals between 5 and 8 inches are forecast for cities like Chicago and Des Moines, Iowa.
Those who live and work further north should be prepared for higher numbers.
Many cities in Wisconsin could see snow totals higher than a foot, and some could approach nearly 2 feet of snow. FOX Weather Forecast high temperature on January 14, 2024. FOX Weather
Many cities in Wisconsin could see snow totals higher than a foot, and some could approach nearly 2 feet of snow.
Green Bay, Milwaukee and Sturgeon Bay could see snow totals between 12 and 18 inches, with locally higher totals.
The state capital of Madison could see lower snow totals between 8 and 12 inches.
The combination of snow and wind will create dangerous conditions that will make road travel nearly impossible north of Interstate 80. IDOT
The temperature plummeted after the storm
As if the snow wouldn’t make things miserable enough, millions of Americans have to brace themselves for a bitter blast of cold air moving in from Canada.
“And this is a storm that really unlocks the arctic cold that comes behind it,” said FOX Weather Meteorologist Jane Minar. “So, get ready for this flash freeze that’s going to happen over the weekend.”
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