Significant snowstorm to happen from St. Louis to DC, Philly

Friday, February 16, 2024

A significant snow event is on the horizon, sweeping from the Rockies to the Atlantic coast, potentially impacting areas from the central Plains to the mid-Atlantic through Saturday morning. This storm, the second in a week, is predicted to follow a more southerly route than its predecessor, carrying the promise of snow and hazardous travel conditions in its wake, according to weather experts.

As it moves across Nebraska and Kansas, the storm is expected to regroup over the central Plains and middle Mississippi Valley by Friday morning, driven by a surge of colder air. This reorganization will be critical in determining the storm’s trajectory, with projections of 1-3 inches of snow, and possibly more in certain areas, stretching across the Ohio Valley, central Appalachians, and toward the mid-Atlantic coast.

Travel disruptions are anticipated, with the storm’s rapid pace and limited moisture — a hallmark of clippers — contributing to potentially slippery conditions in cities from Omaha, Nebraska, to St. Louis on Friday, and extending to the Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic from Friday evening into Saturday morning. Cities like Cincinnati and Pittsburgh are bracing for icy roads by Friday night.

The storm’s impact will be felt more acutely as it traverses the Appalachian region, where 3-6 inches of snow could accumulate in parts of West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, necessitating shoveling and plowing efforts in areas like Charleston, West Virginia.

Meteorologists are monitoring the potential for the storm to intensify as it nears the mid-Atlantic coast, which could alter its path northward, affecting major cities with 1-3 inches of snow and possibly extending its reach to New York City and Richmond, Virginia, in a wintry mix.

The aftermath of Tuesday’s storm has left roads and sidewalks primed for slippery conditions, urging caution among motorists and airline passengers facing possible delays and cancellations. This weather event is coupled with a colder air mass moving into the Midwest and Northeast for the weekend, with a thaw expected by Saturday afternoon, though residual dampness may freeze overnight, posing additional hazards into Sunday.

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