Summary:
An intensifying storm will bring high winds and extremely critical fire weather in the Southwest, blizzard conditions and wind chills below zero in the north Plains, and another significant severe weather outbreak in areas that experienced recent severe weather impacts. Severe storms across much of the Mississippi Valley may produce strong tornadoes, damaging winds, and very large hail. Impacted Lanes: I-90, I-5, I-84, I-80, I-15, I-86, I-94, I-25, I-76, I-70, I-29, I-35, I-20, I-49, I-10, I-27, I-40
South Dakota
Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 11 PM MDT Wednesday evening
- Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 16 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM CDT Wednesday evening
- Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of up to two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
- Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 12 PM MDT Wednesday afternoon
- Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. The higher snow amounts will be along and south of highway 212. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
- Impacts: Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
New Mexico
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening
- West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
- Impacts: Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Wind Advisory remains in effect until 9 PM MDT this evening
- West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
- Impacts: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Travel may be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Georgia
Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 11 AM EDT this morning
- Visibility less than one-quarter of a mile in dense fog.
- Impacts: Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
Michigan
Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 2 AM EDT Wednesday morning
- Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a glaze to two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
- Impacts: Highest ice accumulations expected on flat, elevated surfaces with lesser amounts on round surfaces like branches and power lines. Isolated power outages possible due to ice and gusty winds. Plan on slick road conditions this evening and tonight. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Ice Storm Warning remains in effect until 10 AM EDT Wednesday morning
- Significant icing possible. Total snow accumulations of one to two inches and ice accumulations of one quarter to four tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
- Impacts: Highest ice accumulations expected on flat, elevated surfaces with lesser amounts on round surfaces like branches and power lines. Localized power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice and strong wind gusts. Travel could be very difficult to impossible at times, especially Tuesday night. These travel conditions may continue into the Wednesday morning commute.
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 2 PM EDT Wednesday afternoon
- Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of one tenth to three tenths of an inch. East winds of 30 to 40 mph gusting as high as 60 mph, especially near the Lake Superior shoreline and in higher terrain areas.
- Impacts: Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Additional Blizzard Warnings include but are not limited to: North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming and Nebraska
Additional Winter Storm Warnings include but are not limited to: Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska and Minnesota
Additional Ice Storm Warnings include but are not limited to: Wisconsin
Additional High Wind Warnings include but are not limited to: California, Nevada, Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas
Additional Winter Weather Advisories include but are not limited to: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, North Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota and Wisconsin
Additional Wind Advisories include but are not limited to: California, Nevada, Idaho, Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri
Additional Dense Fog Advisories include but are not limited to: Alabama and Florida
