A MAJOR winter storm is forecast to barrel through the Midwest, South, and East Coast this holiday weekend. “Get ready, a major snowstorm is coming,” warned AccuWeather meteorologist Bernie Rayno. The storm, named Izzy by The Weather Channel, is predicted to affect tens of millions of people over the next few days with intense ice, […]
A MAJOR winter storm is forecast to barrel through the Midwest, South, and East Coast this holiday weekend.
“Get ready, a major snowstorm is coming,” warned AccuWeather meteorologist Bernie Rayno.
The storm, named Izzy by The Weather Channel, is predicted to affect tens of millions of people over the next few days with intense ice, snow, wind, and rain.
There will be “major travel headaches” from North Dakota all the way down to northern Georgia and sprawling back up to Maine, says The Weather Channel.
It’s currently snowing in the Northern Plains and the upper Midwest.
Anywhere from 6 to 12 inches of snowfall is expected to encompass the eastern Dakotas to western Minnesota and Iowa, AccuWeather said.
Minneapolis, Des Moines, St. Louis, and Kansas City are all in the path of the storm.
Into early Saturday, difficult driving conditions are expected throughout this region.
Next, Izzy is expected to hit more Southern states.
A winter storm watch has already been issued for regions of South Carolina, North Carolina, and far northeastern Georgia due to the expected snow and ice.
AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter said that the anticipated ice could contribute to power outages and tree damage.
Atlanta is in the path of the storm, which might end the city’s almost four-year streak without measurable snow.
The storm will end after a stint in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Sunday and into Monday.
Heavy snow is forecast in the Northeast region with up to 18 inches by late Monday.
The best chance for heavy snow is expected to be north and west of the Boston-Washington Interstate 95 line, from parts of Northern Virginia to Maine, according to Weather.com.
Virginia Department of Transportation crews have already begun pre-treating the roads with salt ahead of the anticipated storm.
Southwest Airlines issued a travel advisory in parts of the Midwest Friday and Saturday and said it will waive change fees for flights to, from, or through airports in Des Moines, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Omaha and St. Louis.
The South Carolina Department of Emergency Management shared some driving safety tips and winter storm advice ahead of Izzy’s arrival:
Avoid unnecessary travel in affected areas.
If you must travel, be sure your vehicle is working properly, your cell phone is fully charged, and extra blankets and snacks are packed in case of delays.
Have a stock of batteries.
If you lose power, know how to report the outage to your utility company.
Keep pets in a warm place with access to food and water.
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