It's officially been Spring for almost three weeks now and many of us are itching to get outside and spend some time in the sunshine. But we might have to wait just a little longer.
Forecasters say an enormous storm is expected to hit a majority of the United States next week, bringing a threat of blizzard-like conditions to north-central states and heavy rain and severe thunderstorm chances across the South.
The storm system could result in a five-day stretch of threatening severe weather, according to AccuWeather meteorologists.
The system is expected to bring a massive snowstorm that could leave some locations buried under feet of snow. Other areas could see rainstorms, gusty winds, hail and even tornadoes.
"Numerous disruptions to travel and shipping efforts are likely with the potential for power outages as a result of rain, thunderstorms, wind and snow from the unfolding and strengthening storm next week over the middle of the nation," AccuWeather Meteorologist Brandon Buckingham said in a statement.
The National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center also warned of a dynamic spring storm anticipated to bring "active weather" to much of the country.
The agency is predicting rain and snow in the West, and a leading heavy rainfall/severe weather threat across the South and Midwest, with late season snow possible to the north and west.
Areas of Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska and the Dakotas are expected to bear the brunt of the wintry weather.
"Blizzard conditions are likely to unfold as the storm gains strength, snow piles up and winds increase," Buckingham said. "It is possible that the Black Hills and other locations in the region could pick up an entire month's worth of snow from this one storm."
Some areas could see up to four inches of snow, the NWS Weather Prediction Center noted, with the snowfall expected to take place between Tuesday morning and Thursday morning.
The NWS noted that forecast changes are likely over the next couple days as the storm continues moving.
"The pattern certainly suggests a heavy rain/severe weather/wintry weather threat, but details on where these hazards occur and when remains
very uncertain still with plenty of forecast refinements to come," the agency said in a statement.
Related
Related
