Cities and towns from the Great Lakes region to parts of the Northeast are bracing for more snow and strong winds as a series of fast-moving clipper systems threaten the region.
The most powerful clippers on the ongoing parade will hit Monday night, potentially bringing dangerous snow squalls with whiteout conditions and winds up to 90 mph.
About 27 million people are under high wind warnings or advisories from Chicago and Milwaukee east through parts of Michigan, Pennsylvania and upstate New York.
The exact timing is still unclear, but snow and strong winds are expected to begin by Monday evening.
Strong winds will move inland from the Great Lakes, raising the risk of downing trees and causing widespread power outages.
These winds are expected to affect portions of I-90 in western New York and I-81 in north-central New York.
By early Tuesday morning, the FOX Prediction Center is monitoring the possibility of heavy snow squalls along I-90.
The limiting factor for snow is the speed at which the clipper system moves through the area. If it moves too fast, it will limit the amount of snowfall. But if the squalls are able to harness more of the storm's energy, even heavier snowfall and dangerous whiteout conditions could occur.
Snow will continue to move south and east during the day Tuesday, with snow showers ending late Tuesday afternoon.
Buffalo and Watertown, New York, are once again in the spotlight due to localized heavy snowfall. Buffalo had 48.7 inches of snow this winter through Sunday.
This system will be followed by another clipper that is expected to pass through the area by midweek. This time, the low pressure system will move through the upper Midwest and then head toward New England, potentially bringing small to moderate snow showers to areas such as Boston and New York City.
Although snowfall amounts will not be significant, this system could cause some minor traffic disruptions.
If the low pressure system persists further north, snow and strong winds could return to upper Michigan and western and northern New York.
