Winter Storm Warning Issued: Up to 12 Inches of Snow Expected to Cause "Blizzard Conditions"
A powerful winter storm is set to hit three states in the US - Michigan, Alaska, and New York - on Wednesday, January 28, with snowfall totals reaching up to 12 inches. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning for these areas, indicating that "blizzard conditions" can be expected due to strong winds.
Residents of Luce County in Michigan can expect significant snowfall, particularly north and west of Newberry and the M-123, with accumulations ranging from 1 to 8 inches. The NWS warns that "areas of blowing snow will sharply reduce visibilities." In northern Schoolcraft County, up to 9 inches of snow is expected by Thursday morning, which may impact Wednesday and Thursday commutes.
In Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Baraga, Keweenaw, northern and southern Houghton, and Ontonagon Counties can expect up to 3 inches of accumulated snow by Wednesday evening, potentially affecting road conditions. Western Chippewa County is also forecasted for up to 5 inches of snow until Wednesday night.
Meanwhile, in Alaska, the eastern Alaska Range may receive between 6 and 12 inches of snow with wind gusts reaching 30 mph. The Dalton Highway Summits could get up to 2 inches of snow and winds as high as 60 mph, causing "blizzard conditions" that reduce visibility to below a quarter of a mile.
In New York, Onondaga County can expect between 3 and 6 inches of snow until Wednesday afternoon, with the highest amounts expected in areas like Baldwinsville, Cicero, Brewerton, and Lysander.
A powerful winter storm is set to hit three states in the US - Michigan, Alaska, and New York - on Wednesday, January 28, with snowfall totals reaching up to 12 inches. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning for these areas, indicating that "blizzard conditions" can be expected due to strong winds.
Residents of Luce County in Michigan can expect significant snowfall, particularly north and west of Newberry and the M-123, with accumulations ranging from 1 to 8 inches. The NWS warns that "areas of blowing snow will sharply reduce visibilities." In northern Schoolcraft County, up to 9 inches of snow is expected by Thursday morning, which may impact Wednesday and Thursday commutes.
In Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Baraga, Keweenaw, northern and southern Houghton, and Ontonagon Counties can expect up to 3 inches of accumulated snow by Wednesday evening, potentially affecting road conditions. Western Chippewa County is also forecasted for up to 5 inches of snow until Wednesday night.
Meanwhile, in Alaska, the eastern Alaska Range may receive between 6 and 12 inches of snow with wind gusts reaching 30 mph. The Dalton Highway Summits could get up to 2 inches of snow and winds as high as 60 mph, causing "blizzard conditions" that reduce visibility to below a quarter of a mile.
In New York, Onondaga County can expect between 3 and 6 inches of snow until Wednesday afternoon, with the highest amounts expected in areas like Baldwinsville, Cicero, Brewerton, and Lysander.