Tue Nov 19 12:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Major Winter Storm to Slam US Midwest and Northeast, Disrupting Holiday Travel
**Washington, D.C.** – A major winter storm is set to impact a large swathe of the United States this week, bringing the unwelcome prospect of snow and potentially hazardous travel conditions just as the busy holiday season approaches. The storm, currently brewing over the Great Lakes region, is expected to unleash heavy snowfall across several states, disrupting travel plans and potentially causing significant disruption.
AccuWeather meteorologists predict strong winds will pick up Wednesday, spreading across the Midwest and Northeast. Cold air surging from the storm will bring snow to New England, the Midwest, and parts of the Southeast. Heavy lake-effect snow is anticipated near the Great Lakes. The Ohio Valley and central and southern Appalachians are also expected to see significant snowfall. The National Weather Service warns of up to a foot of snow in higher elevations of the Cascades and northern Rockies. Meanwhile, freeze warnings are already in effect across much of California’s Central Valley, posing a threat to crops and infrastructure.
This significant weather event comes as a double-edged sword for the Northeast, which is finally set to receive much-needed rainfall to alleviate an ongoing drought that fueled several wildfires. However, this welcome precipitation will quickly transition into early snowfall.
Further south, severe weather remains a possibility. Thunderstorms, damaging winds, and multiple tornadoes are a threat to areas between Central Oklahoma and North Texas. Concerns about icy roads and challenging driving conditions are already prompting some to reconsider their holiday travel plans. The cold air is predicted to linger through the weekend.
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