AccuWeather has issued a comprehensive warning for the U.S. as a series of potent winter storms is set to sweep across the nation this week. Commencing on Monday, the first storm will traverse the Midwest, bringing snow and ice to cities such as Chicago, Detroit, and Buffalo. Areas stretching from Kansas City, Missouri, to Louisville, Kentucky, might witness 1-3 inches of snow. Meanwhile, a significant atmospheric river event is anticipated to unleash 2-4 inches of rainfall in California by Thursday. The East Coast is preparing for a second wave that could result in rain or a wintry mix by Wednesday night, particularly affecting Arlington and Washington.
"This can lead to accumulating snow that may impact millions from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic states and southern New England," – Alex Duffus
The forecast suggests that West Virginia and northern Virginia to the Atlantic Coast could see as much as 6 to 14 inches of snow. In contrast, cities like Dallas, Little Rock, and Nashville are expected to remain warm enough to experience rain and possibly thunderstorms. AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jon Porter cautioned about the ongoing pattern, describing it as a "February frenzy of storms every few days in many places."
"It’s been a disruptive start to February, and this onslaught of winter storms is expected to stick around for most of the month," – Jon Porter
The first storm is projected to affect the Midwest on Monday, subsequently fueling snow and ice across the Ohio Valley and the East from Virginia to New England through Tuesday. Kansas City may receive less than 2 inches of snow initially, but could face more than 4 inches from a subsequent storm. Meanwhile, some areas in the lower Midwest might only experience rain or none at all.
In California, a major atmospheric river event is expected on Thursday. This system is anticipated to bring widespread rainfall of 2-4 inches even to Southern California. Mountain regions, notably the Sierra, are predicted to receive exceptional snowfall, with estimates ranging between 4-6 feet.
"Major atmospheric river event for California coming this Thursday," – Ryan Maue
"Widespread 2-4" of rainfall even in SoCal. A bit colder system so mountain snows (Sierra) should be exceptional − maybe 4-6 feet." – Ryan Maue
Heavier snowfalls are also more probable from the Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic. As the second storm progresses, there is a possibility that the corridor of sleet and freezing rain could extend across the Mid-Atlantic region and New England.
"Heavier snow is more likely from the Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic," – Jonathan Erdman
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