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Ice Storm Forecast: Midwest and Northeast Face Dangerous Weather
A powerful ice storm is set to affect the Midwest and Northeast of the U.S., bringing treacherous conditions, including freezing rain, sleet and potential power outages.
Meteorologists warn that travel disruptions and hazardous road conditions will be widespread from Wednesday into Thursday.
The National Weather Service has issued ice storm warnings and winter weather advisories across multiple states, stretching from the Great Plains through the Ohio Valley and into New England.
The storm is expected to produce ice accumulations of up to a quarter inch in some areas, making roads slick and increasing the risk of fallen trees and downed power lines.
According to AccuWeather meteorologist Brandon Buckingham, the storm carries the potential for “dangerous amounts of ice accretion into Thursday,” which could lead to widespread power outages and tree damage.
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Several major cities—including Chicago, Des Moines, Pittsburgh and Boston—are expected to experience dangerous conditions as the storm strengthens.
Additional ice storm warnings have been issued for the Appalachian region, northern Virginia and central Pennsylvania.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reported that freezing rain could lead to light ice accumulations in some regions Wednesday afternoon and evening, particularly north of the Ohio River.
While ice totals are expected to be lower in Cincinnati, other parts of the central and eastern U.S. may face significant disruptions.
The region is expected to be above freezing everywhere by daybreak. Some of the southern portions of the region could even reach the mid- to upper 50s by Thursday morning, the Enquirer reported.
Meteorologists are also warning about possible thunderstorms and isolated flooding as temperatures rise overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Some isolated flooding cannot be ruled out, but widespread flooding concerns are not present at this time.
While the primary threat is ice, the storm is also expected to bring snowfall in certain areas.
With the warmer air aloft, heavy snowfall is not expected, but the Northeast could receive more than 3 inches in some areas. The system is expected to exit the region by Thursday.
Strong wind gusts of up to 50 mph are forecast in some areas, which could exacerbate power outage risks.
What Is Freezing Rain?
Freezing rain occurs when raindrops fall through a shallow layer of cold air near the surface, causing them to freeze upon contact with the ground, trees, power lines and other surfaces.
Unlike sleet, which turns into ice pellets before reaching the ground, freezing rain remains liquid until it hits a cold surface, creating a dangerous layer of ice.
Even a small amount of freezing rain can make roads and sidewalks extremely slippery, increasing the risk of accidents and power outages due to ice buildup on trees and electrical lines.
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