A significant winter storm is approaching the Midwest and Northeast, impacting over 40 million people starting from Sunday into Monday.
Weather experts have alerted that this new storm follows another one that hit the Tri-State area over the weekend, with some predicting it might escalate into a “bomb cyclone.”
A “bomb cyclone” refers to a quickly intensifying low-pressure system that can lead to severe weather conditions.
Researchers are concerned that if this storm brings cold temperatures and freezing rain, it could create hazardous traveling conditions in New York City, where existing snow might freeze.
Early Sunday, snowstorm warnings were issued from North Dakota through Minnesota to Iowa, anticipating 3 to 8 inches of snow accompanied by winds reaching 45 mph.
In Minnesota, particularly the Upper Peninsula, more severe warnings are present, with expectations of 9 inches up to 2 feet of snow and wind gusts potentially hitting 90 mph.
A winter storm warning is also active for parts of eastern Minnesota, including major cities like Minneapolis, effective from Sunday night.
Detroit and Cleveland are under heightened wind warnings as well, with gusts expected to reach 90 mph starting Sunday night into Tuesday morning.
The Northeast isn’t spared, either. From Pennsylvania to Maine, a winter weather advisory has been issued, warning of freezing rain from Sunday evening into Monday.
In New York, cities like Buffalo and Jamestown are facing flood watches due to possible rainfall of up to 1.5 inches from Sunday through Monday afternoon.
High altitudes in northern New England and much of Maine will likely see a mix of wintry weather, including freezing rain.
This tumultuous weather is already impacting travel plans, especially at major airports, adding to potential delays.
As of Sunday evening, delays at John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia Airport averaged around 30 minutes, a situation that seems to be worsening. Meanwhile, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, right in the storm’s path, is experiencing increasing delays of about an hour for arrivals and departures.
