Nationwide winter storm brings snow and dangerous cold
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United States. A powerful winter storm and polar-vortex-driven cold front moved eastward, bringing accumulating snow, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills from the Plains into the Midwest and the I-95 corridor. Meteorologists reported heavy snow in parts of Montana and the Plains, 3-6 inches across the Mid-Ohio Valley, about 1-3 inches around Chicago, and the first measurable sticking snow for the Washington, D.C. area. The National Weather Service issued Winter Weather and Cold Weather Advisories across multiple counties, and cities opened warming centers as Arctic air drove temperatures well below seasonal norms. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 7 original reports from https://www.wtap.com, KTVQ, FOX 32 Chicago, ABC7 Chicago, FOX 5 DC, FOX Weather and Internewscast Journal.
Timeline of Events
- Heavy snow occurred in Montana and parts of the Northern Plains (earlier in the week).
- Forecasts showed the system shifting east toward the Midwest with Saturday timing.
- Midwestern outlets reported expected accumulations (1-3 inches in Chicago; 3-6 inches Mid-Ohio Valley).
- National Weather Service issued Winter Weather and Cold Weather Advisories for multiple counties ahead of the weekend.
- Warming centers opened and communities prepared as Arctic air drove temperatures and wind chills down.
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Local emergency services, snow-removal contractors, warming-center operators and meteorological outlets experienced increased demand and activity as communities prepared for snow and extreme cold.
Commuters, outdoor workers, homeless people and vulnerable residents faced heightened risk of travel disruptions, frostbite and exposure due to accumulating snow and Arctic temperatures.
After reading and researching latest news.... The storm originated in the Northern Plains, produced heavy snow in Montana, will bring 1-6 inches across the Midwest, threaten the I-95 corridor, and unleash Arctic air causing subfreezing temperatures and wind-chill hazards; advisories and warming centers were activated to protect vulnerable populations safely.
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