A winter storm and frontal boundary that poured heavy snow into parts of the central United States this week has now moved east, bringing the risk of flash floods, more snow and icy conditions to areas stretching from the Great Lakes to the Southern Plains.
Heavy rains and storms are forecast in the southern plains and the Mississippi valley on Wednesday, with showers expected to cause some flooding in urban areas.
SNOW, FLOODS THREATEN NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATIONS IN THE USA
Behind the frontal boundary – which is a separation of air masses – cold air will turn moisture into snow and ice across western Texas.
Expected snow and total rains until Thursday. (News from the fox)
The system will then move to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast from Wednesday evening to Thursday.
In the Pacific Northwest, a front will move inland from the intermountain region to central California on Thursday.
Winter storm clocks, warnings and warnings in effect on Wednesday. (News from the fox)
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This system will bring coastal rain and high-altitude snow across the region on Wednesday night, before heading to the Great Basin.
Rain and snow will continue in the northwest on New Year’s Day. The total snowfall can reach 30 to 18 inches above the Cascades.