A powerful winter storm is set to sweep across the United States, bringing a complex mix of rain, snow, and ice to a vast swath of the country. The storm system, which has already delivered a dose of rain to California’s fire-stricken regions, is expected to impact areas from the Southwest to the Northeast by the weekend.
According to forecasters, the storm’s trajectory will span approximately 2,600 miles. It is expected to affect by accumulating snow in northern Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska by Wednesday. Meanwhile, areas farther south, including central Texas and western Kentucky, may experience heavy rainfall of up to 6 inches.
By week’s end, major metropolitan areas such as New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. can expect significant precipitation, ranging from drenching rain to ice and snow. While the storm’s impacts are likely to be far-reaching, there is a silver lining: much of the Central, Eastern, and Southeastern United States is currently experiencing a welcome warmup, with temperatures rebounding to seasonal averages after weeks of frigid weather.
