One-two punch: A major storm to bring additional snowfall from the Plains across the Northeast

HEAVY SNOW TO CAUSE TREACHEROUS TRAVEL

Businesses across the Northeast should prepare for a major snowstorm bringing heavy snow into Thursday. This storm can potentially dump snow at one inch per hour as the storm moves from the Rockies to the Plains before reaching the Northeast. Businesses that use AccuWeather’s Snow Warning Service will get alerts as the storm moves into your area. 

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The storm will bring heavy snow to the Midwest and the Northeast from Wednesday to Thursday. There is an AccuWeather Local StormMax™ of 24 inches. 

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AccuWeather meteorologists are warning businesses that the combination of heavy snow poorly timed with the morning or evening commutes can snarl traffic, lead snow covered roads and dangerous travel conditions, with the threat for some roads and highways to become nearly impassable, increasing the risk of vehicle crashes. 

Businesses in the path of this system should prepare for the following:

• Retail: Shovel and salt walkways, dry high-traffic areas inside near entrances, and keep all floors clear to help prevent falls and reduce liability.
• Ground logistics disruptions from snow-covered roads. 
• Prioritize cold weather concerns for outdoor workers.

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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.

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. 

If you do not use AccuWeather, you may risk the lives of your employees and customers.

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