US Winter Weather Advisory: Extreme Snow Events Expected for New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan [NWS]

Extreme snow events are expected for some parts of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan this week, according to the latest United States winter weather advisory by the National Weather Service (NWS). This means that heavy snow with howling winds and frigid temperatures are possible across the Northeast US and its surrounding regions. By the start of the week, meteorologists have reported that millions of Americans are affected by winter weather alerts.

Last week, the weather service issued several weather alerts for a looming winter storm system over parts of the Pacific Northwest and midwestern regions. In addition, a cross-country storm was also forecasted following the recent Thanksgiving national holiday, which continued to affect domestic travel nationwide. Now, updated US winter storm forecasts show that the country could enter experience early-season winter storms ahead of the official 2023 US winter season next month.

US Winter Weather Advisory

Millions of American residents and travelers are reportedly affected by current winter weather alerts as of Monday, November 27, as a cross-country storm continues to impact the country. In the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, over 10 million people by the weather alerts as Thanksgiving vacationers return to their homes via roads and skies.

In its winter weather advisory at 3:32 a.m. CST (local time) on Tuesday, November 28, the NWS warned that winter weather hazards are expected across the northeastern states and its surrounding areas. The mentioned states earlier could experience these hazards through midweek and even by the end of the week.

Winter Weather Affected Areas

In New York, snowfall rates could reach up to 1 inch per hour at certain times, while blowing snow and drifting snow with gusty winds are also possible. This snowfall event is projected to stay north of the New York Thruway, the NWN says. Last year's winter season, the state became a hazard area for a deadly blizzard storm when it struck the Buffalo area of New York, leading to multiple fatalities.

In Michigan, the highest snowfall is expected in the northern part of the state's Iron County and the occurrence of a lake effect snow near the Michigan border.

In Pennsylvania, officials of the state's Department of Transportation and Turnpike Commission acknowledge the winter weather impacts, reminding motorists to adjust their speeds based on varying driving conditions. The authorities highlighted that hazards include thick snow that can cover roads and limit visibility in some areas.

In addition, the weather service is also expecting the continuance of cold air and winter storm in the form of a heavy lake effect snow across the Great Lakes through Wednesday, November 29. These wintry conditions will make travel very difficult, according to the US weather agency. On the other hand, no short-term significant weather events are in store for the central and southern states.