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A blast of winter to bring high winds, cold temperatures, and snow to the Midwest and Northeast

Summary

AccuWeather’s meteorologists are urging businesses to be prepared for very cold temperatures along with a mix of accumulating snow and rain in the Midwest and Northeast this week.

Key Highlights

Threats: Snow, Rain, Flooding, Wind Damage, Travel Disruptions, Very Cold Temperatures

States affected:OH, PA, MI, NY, NJ, VT, CT, RI, NH, ME, MA

When: Tuesday, November 29 - Thursday, December 1

SNOW, RAIN, AND BITTER COLD TEMPERATURES

A major storm that will bring severe weather across the south-central U.S. will bring accumulating snow across the Upper Midwest starting Tuesday afternoon. AccuWeather meteorologists warn the snow can lead to treacherous road conditions and travel disruptions.  There is an AccuWeather Local StormMax™ of 20 inches for the Colorado Rockies. 

Snow MWThis storm will also bring bitterly cold temperatures and strong winds in the Northeast Wednesday, capable of bringing down tree limbs and causing power outages There is an AccuWeather Local StormMax™ of 70 mph.

Wind-Nov-29-2022-10-18-03-7592-AMCold air will drop temperatures for the first day of December on Thursday across the East.

Turning colder

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Businesses in these areas should keep an eye on the storm and should: 

  • Be prepared for business interruptions due to extended power outages. 
  • Expect ground logistics disruption from drifting snow, downed trees, and power outages due to road closures.
  • Prioritize cold weather concerns for outdoor workers.

Protect your business and team members by making the best weather-impacted decisions with AccuWeather's Snow Warning Service, backed by forecasts and warnings with Superior Accuracy™. AccuWeather's Snow Warning Service offers location-specific forecasts and 24x7x365 consulting services for snow, ice, blizzards, and other winter-hazard events. Whether you prefer five days or four hours of advance notice, our alert timing is customizable to your needs.

AccuWeather's Snow Warning Service features include: 

  • Precise weather event start and end times
  • Total expected snow and ice accumulations
  • Specific changeover times for snow, ice, and rain
  • Hourly temperatures and wind conditions before, during, and after the storm
  • Post-storm weather conditions, including verified precipitation amounts.

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