These cities could be hit hardest as the U.S. braces for winter’s blast of snow and ice

More than 60 million people in the central United States are at risk of being affected by one of the “biggest snowstorms” the country has ever seen, experts said. Winter advisories were put in effect across a vast region stretching from Kansas to the mid-Atlantic following a massive winter storm.

He storm It is expected to bring a dangerous mix of snow, ice and blizzards, accompanied by strong winds with gusts of up to 50 mph. It could also lead to power outages and dangerous travel conditions, CNN reports.

A dangerous mix of snow, ice and freezing rain is still present in Kansas, Missouri, southern Illinois, Indiana and western Kentucky. About 4 million of the 60 million people under winter advisories are under blizzard warnings in parts of eastern Kansas and western Missouri. There are also reports of thunder, sleet and snow storms, The Washington Post reports.

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The storm is expected to move east throughout the day toward the Ohio River Valley before moving into the mid-Atlantic and continuing through much of Monday.

Blizzard Warning for Kansas City, Missouri, until 12 a.m. CT Monday. With a wind gust of 45 mph and a layer of ice, 8 to 14 inches of snow are generally forecast.

Saint Louis: A winter storm warning is in effect until Monday. Heavy, mixed precipitation that starts out slippery and eventually turns to snow. There was very little sleet accumulation, with 5 to 9 inches of snow and sleet overall.

Indianapolis: A winter storm warning is in effect through Monday night. Heavy mixed precipitation with a layer of ice and a total snow accumulation of 6 to 9 inches.

Louisville, Kentucky: A secondary flurry of snow is expected Monday afternoon and evening, and a winter The storm warning is in effect until Monday. There was a lot of mixed precipitation, with an accumulation of between five and nine inches of snow and three-quarters of an inch of ice.

Cincinnati: A winter storm warning is in effect through Tuesday, with a secondary snowfall Monday afternoon and evening. The warning will peak at noon Sunday and last through Monday. Heavy mixed precipitation, resulting in ice accumulations of up to 1 inch and total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches.

Winter Storm Warning in effect for Charleston, West Virginia. There will be a secondary flurry of snow Monday afternoon and evening, peaking through midday Tuesday. There was plenty of mixed precipitation, with ice accumulations ranging from 1/2 to 1 inch and total snow accumulations ranging from 4 to 7 inches.

Winter Storm Warning for Washington, DC, peaking Monday through early Tuesday. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, with some suburban areas possibly receiving up to a foot, due to a mix of snow and sleet, with evidence of ice accumulation.

Philadelphia: Winter weather alert on Monday, with a peak until the afternoon. Snow accumulations that will range between two and four inches.

The governor of Maryland proclaimed a state of preparedness for the storm, while the governors of Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Arkansas, Missouri and New Jersey declared a state of emergency, CNN reported.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said on X-Day that “due to inclement weather,” all state office buildings will be closed on Monday.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s office told CNN that the state is preparing for the storm, which “will likely impact roads and transportation hubs and could cause significant damage.” snow accumulation in some parts of the state.”

As Parliament prepares to certify the results of the 2024 presidential election on Monday, the winter storm is expected to hit Washington, DC, overnight.

The Office of Personnel Management has announced that snow would force the closure of US federal government buildings in Washington, DC, on Monday. Parliament will not be affected by the strike.

With freezing rain forecast, Louisville has urged residents to stay home and do everything they can to prepare for the disaster, The Washington Post reported.

The storm is expected to deposit several inches of snow, which could create hazardous driving conditions for those traveling on Mondays to cities such as Philadelphia, Washington and Washington, DC.

The coldest regions (likely parts of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and West Virginia) will accumulate the most snow. When warmer air produces sleet and ice instead of snow, totals will be lower.

Depending on the storm’s track, snow totals in certain areas of Missouri can range from an inch to more than a foot. This erratic forecast also applies to nearby states, where snowfall in certain areas may be near January record levels, The Washington Post reported.

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Cities bracing for unusual snow accumulations include Kansas City and Indianapolis.

Indianapolis is also in the path of the storm, and predictions indicate it could surpass its January record of 11.4 inches, set in 2014, while Kansas City could surpass its January record of 7.2 inches, set in 2011.

Late Monday, the massive storm will finally leave the East Coast and its effects will completely fade overnight. However, snow and ice from the storm will be trapped in the eastern two-thirds of the United States on Tuesday due to temperature reductions of up to 30 degrees below average.