Winter storm warnings have been issued across the Midwest as the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast prepare for floods and possible power outages on Christmas Eve.
A holiday blizzard hit Minnesota on Wednesday, delaying and canceling flights and closing roads.
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On Thursday, cold wind temperatures dropped between -20 and -35 degrees in central Minnesota and the State Patrol reported to The Star Tribune that snow plows were unable to operate due to the conditions of zero visibility.
In the south, strong winds caused continuous blackouts, although the storm did not stop last-minute shoppers from rushing to stores to buy gifts or liquor.
A customer returns to her vehicle blowing snow in Omaha, Nebraska, Wednesday, December 23, 2020. (AP Photo / Nati Harnik)
However, it closed deals, including test sites COVID-19.
South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa and other parts of the Great Plains have experienced an equally treacherous climate, although the low pressure storm system is directed to the east.
In northeast Ohio, heavy snowfall is expected, according to the National Weather Service.
Humid, wintry weather and higher temperatures, coupled with existing snow still melting from last week’s massive East Coast storm, can lead to flooding.
Christmas Eve will be humid and windy for millions of Americans walking up and down I-95.
While New York City is likely to have gusts of up to 65 mph, prompting some utility companies to cancel the holiday for energy teams, the Carolinas are at serious risk of a storm.
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Snow is possible in the south to the Tennessee Valley, and storms and tornadoes are possible in Florida. The Sunshine State is expected to have some of the lowest vacation temperatures in more than two decades.
The system must be cleaned on Friday morning.