Big winter storm to spread snow and ice across US
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More than 800 flights have been delayed or canceled Friday. Forecasters warn the storm could rival a hurricane in damage to power lines and trees.
Up to a foot of snow and some freezing rain are expected in South Jersey and along the Jersey Shore. See the timeline, peak times.
A large batch of frozen precipitation is still coming tonight and could be quite heavy at times Sunday morning. The big question all week was how much was coming as sleet vs. freezing rain. All week we have been using I-40 as the separator for concern levels and that thought continues tonight.
Freezing rain, the most common culprit of power outages, can turn roads icy in seconds. Here’s what to know ahead of January winter storm.
According to a Jan. 21 forecast from the National Weather Service in Memphis, this weekend will see bitterly cold temperatures and several chances for sleet, snow and freezing rain. Temperatures are expected to drop and remain low throughout the weekend, while the chance for precipitation nears 100% multiple days.
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Arkansas Storm Team Blog: Snow, sleet, freezing rain… What’s the difference?
The difference between snow, ice, and freezing rain is dependent on the temperature in layers in the atmosphere. Mainly from the base of the ground, where snow is falling, and all the way to the ground.
A mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain has moved into North Mississippi, resulting in icy roads. These conditions are expected to continue through the morning and become more widespread
A NWS meteorologist writes "Wintry mischief is a long shot, but in the words of Lloyd Christmas: 'So you're telling me there's a chance?' Yes. Yes, there is."
The National Weather Service is predicting between 8 inches of snow in the north part of the state and 12 to 18 inches in the south and central Vermont.