Weather From Midwest to Northeast Updates: Snow, Rain Likely to Unload Early Week

The latest weather report warned of travel hazards from the Midwest to the Northeast as many Americans are expected to travel for the Holiday and Christmas in the US. The cold air can likely sweep in the country, causing potential hypothermia and frostbite.

The streets are covered with Christmas lights as many people look forward to the Holiday in the country. Many Americans will likely rush to the Supermarkets to prepare for the Holiday celebration.

People with travel plans should consider the forecasts in the Northeast and Midwest before leaving their homes. The main dangers are widespread travel disruptions, flight cancellations, flight delays, heavy snow and cold-related health concerns.

Weather From Midwest to Northeast Updates

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Last year snow in Boston. The weather in the Midwest and Northeast can bring a wintry outlook and the chance of snow in the early week. People can encounter travel dangers as Christmas comes near. The wintry outlook can also cause widespread cold in the US. People should wear winter-related clothes if they plan to go outside. It will help to avoid hypothermia and frostbite.

The latest weather forecast warned of snow squalls in the Midwest and Northeast. The wintry weather outlook an unload in the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley, especially in the Interior Northeast on Tuesday.

The wintry outlook can also cause widespread cold in the US. People should wear winter-related clothes if they plan to go outside. It will help to avoid hypothermia and frostbite.

In the early week, the colder temperatures are expected in the following areas:

Green Bay
Chicago
Detroit
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Charleston
Burlington
Portland
Boston
New York City
Washington

Thundersnow is also likely in the said areas due to the chances of thunderstorms. In Green Bay, residents can expect widespread fog in the region. People should check for Dense Fog Advisory, especially for motorists. Motorists should be more careful in driving.

The NWS advisory warned of challenging driving conditions, and motorists should avoid using high-beam lights and slow down as much as possible.

In mid-week, the temperatures can be more like winter in the Northeast and Midwest. The additional dangers are reduced visibility and blowing snow in the following:

Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Charleston
New York
Portland
Washington

Furthermore, the colder outlook can spread to Indianapolis, St. Louis, Virginia Beach, Washington and New York. Last year, New York City recorded a late measurable snowfall due to warm conditions and lack of snow.

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Weather in the West

According to the NWS Climate Prediction Center, homeowners should check for stormy outlooks in the Western US during the Holiday week. The forecast warned of heavy precipitation in parts of Southern Oregon and California this week.

In addition, heavy snow can also spread over the higher elevation in the Sierra Nevada. The forecast warned of heavy rainfall in California and creek flooding. Localized rockslides and flash flooding are also likely.

In the Coastal areas and Oregon, residents can anticipate strong winds and localized flooding.