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The majority of the United States will be impacted by a big storm system during the week leading up to Christmas Eve. Major travel hubs across the country, from the Midwest to the Northeast, are likely to feel the most significant effects of the storm on Thursday and Friday. Wednesday will mark the beginning of the storm’s organization, which will bring snow and wind to the Rockies and the northern Plains.
On Thursday, the Great Lakes, the central Plains, and the Midwest will be hit with significant snowfall while also being buffeted by severe winds. At the same time, the rain will move northeastward through the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast before reaching the Northeast. There is a good chance of blizzard conditions occurring, with the possibility of severe snowfall and wind gusts of more than 50 miles per hour.
Friday is expected to be the day with the most impact, according to the forecast made on Monday morning. This is due to the fact that snow will still be falling heavily in certain sections of the Midwest and Great Lakes while winds rage across these regions.
The Midwest and the Great Lakes are expected to experience some of the strongest winds on Friday, but the Northeast and New England are also expected to experience some of the strongest winds. Even the region to the southeast will be hit with gusty winds. The areas that are still receiving snow will continue to be impacted by the blizzard conditions.
Although it is too early to provide an accurate forecast for snowfall totals across the Midwest, Great Lakes, and Ohio Valley, there is a good chance of at least one foot of snow falling in a number of locations.
Along the I-95 corridor, heavy rain and gusty winds are expected to arrive at the same time that snow is falling in the Midwest and Great Lakes. It is anticipated that the majority of the precipitation that will fall from the Mid-Atlantic to the Northeast will be in the form of rain; however, there is a possibility that it will transition into snow on Friday as the storm moves out of the region and arctic air begins to move in. Every single major airport hub will be impacted by this issue.
Beginning Wednesday night, snow and high winds are expected in Chicago, and they are expected to stick around through Friday night. Even though Atlanta is expected to receive less rain than other parts of the storm’s path, the city will still be buffeted by high gusts, which might result in flight delays at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which is frequently ranked as the busiest airport in the world.
