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U.S. Regions Face Rapid Snow Squalls, Arctic Cold

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U.S. Regions Face Rapid Snow Squalls, Arctic Cold

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United States documented fast-moving snow squalls and Arctic air sweeping regions weekend. Friday morning, Omaha saw three squalls with gusts up to 45 mph and reduced visibility. Late Saturday, Northeast Ohio experienced embedded snow squalls and thundersnow, producing whiteouts, slick roads, and gusts 30 mph. Michigan expanded Winter Weather Advisories as forecasters warned of rounds of snow and blizzard-like conditions through Tuesday with up to a foot possible. Forecasters also said a cold front may bring brief wet snow into south Georgia and northern Florida Sunday. Impacts prompted warnings and travel advisories. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

Friday morning — Omaha recorded three short snow squalls with gusts to 45 mph and reduced visibility.
Late Saturday morning — NWS issued a special statement as a fast-moving band raced across Northeast Ohio, impacting multiple counties.
Saturday ~11:35 a.m. — Staffers reported thundersnow in Northeast Ohio with brief half-inch accumulation at one site.
Saturday afternoon into night — Temperatures dropped regionwide; forecasts predicted wind chills in single digits and sub-zero lows by Sunday morning.
Sunday–Tuesday — Cold front and additional rounds of snow expected; Michigan expanded advisories with up to a foot possible in some areas.