Severe Winter Storm Freezes US Causing More Than 850,000 Power Outages: Blizzard Conditions Forecast

Severe Winter Storm Freezes US Causing More Than 850,000 Power Outages: Blizzard Conditions Forecast

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On Thursday, a severe winter storm is predicted to bring snow, blizzard conditions, or icing to parts of the US. As part of a multi-day event, this storm will affect regions from California to the Northeast. The extreme weather has already forced road closures and resulted in numerous power outages. More than 850,000 homes and businesses are without power, primarily in Michigan and other Midwest regions.

In addition, over 160 car incidents were reported in Minnesota on Wednesday, and dozens of other vehicles skidded off the road. As of early Thursday, swathes of the state had received 3-7 inches of snow. Several places have received a lot of snow including 48 inches in Battle Lake, Wyoming, 32 inches in Dupuyer, Montana, and 29 inches in Park City, Utah since the storm began on Monday.

Winter weather alerts are in place for the West, the Northern Plains, the Great Lakes region, New York, and New England. Severe weather danger and high winds are also expected from Oklahoma to Missouri. 

 The Upper Midwest and Northeast could see an additional 6 to 12 inches of snowfall, while the West may experience 1 to 2 inches, with winds ranging from 40 to 50 mph. Flooding is anticipated in parts of Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. From Friday morning to Saturday afternoon, blizzard warnings will be in effect for California’s Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. 

Assessing the Impact 

To make timely decisions concerning these events, EigenPrism® users can assess the impact using the following quick links:  

  • 72-Hr Forecast Snow Accumulation (90th Percentile) as of 2023-02-23- v3 | v4
  • 72-hour observed snow accumulation as of 2023-02-23 – v3 | v4
  • 72-Hr Forecast Freezing Rain Accumulation (90th Percentile) as of 2023-02-23 – v3 | v4  
  • 1-3 Day Potential Winter Storm Overall Impact as of 2023-02-23 – v3 | v4 

February 23, 2023 | A Historic Three-Day Storm Unfolding in the US: Extreme Cold Forecast

A powerful, coast-to-coast storm moving across the US is threatening many areas with dangerously high winds and heavy snow. More than 65 million people in 29 states are under winter weather warnings – ranging from the far west of California to the middle of the country in Maine. This is due to multiple threats of severe icing, extreme cold, and precipitation.

These harsh conditions are likely to bring difficulties for people traveling on Wednesday and may result in power outages. Thousands of flights have been canceled. 

According to forecasts, the Upper Midwest will experience the storm’s heaviest precipitation. Minneapolis and Minnesota may receive more than 20 inches of snow on Wednesday, and more than 2 feet as the storm progresses.  

Assessing the Impact 

To make timely decisions concerning these events, EigenPrism® users can assess the impact using the following quick links:

  • 72-Hr Forecast Snow Accumulation (90th Percentile) as of 2023-02-22- v3 | v4
  • 72-hour observed snow accumulation as of 2023-02-22 – v3 | v4
  • 72-Hr Forecast Freezing Rain Accumulation (90th Percentile) as of 2023-02-22 – v3 | v4
  • 1-3 Day Potential Winter Storm Overall Impact as of 2023-02-22 – v3 | v4

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