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West & Northeast Brace for Major Snowfall This Week
10 Feb
Summary
- At least 11 states face winter weather alerts this week.
- California mountains could receive up to 24 inches of snow.
- Northeastern states anticipate 1-10 inches of snowfall.
Winter weather advisories and warnings have been issued for at least 11 states, with significant snowfall expected across the West and Northeast. California is anticipating the heaviest snow, with up to 24 inches possible in the Sierra Nevada mountains by Wednesday afternoon. This precipitation is expected to benefit snowpack and reservoirs but may cause travel disruptions.
Other Western states like Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah are also under winter weather advisories. While Colorado is not under advisories, it could still see up to 8 inches of snow. The Northeast is preparing for snow from Tuesday into Wednesday, with general accumulations of 1-3 inches, but some areas could receive 3-6 inches, and up to 10 inches in higher terrain.
States such as Vermont and New York might see up to 7 inches, while Maine and New Hampshire could get 3-5 inches. Connecticut and Massachusetts are expected to receive 1-2 inches. Snow and freezing rain have already begun falling in parts of New York. Residents in all impacted areas should stay updated on the latest weather forecasts as travel could become difficult or impossible.
