A powerful winter storm is barreling its way across the southern United States, threatening widespread disruptions from Texas to the Carolinas. This storm has the potential to be the biggest winter storm in several years, bringing heavy snow, ice, and freezing rain.
Cities in the Storm’s Path
Several major cities are preparing for the worst:
– Dallas, Texas, is expected to receive 1-3 inches of snow, with isolated areas potentially seeing up to 4 inches.
– Little Rock, Arkansas, is bracing for heavy snow and freezing rain, which will likely cause significant travel disruptions.
– Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee, are under Winter Storm Watches, with snow totals expected to range from 2-5 inches.
– Atlanta, Georgia, is also under a Winter Storm Watch, with 1-4 inches of snow and/or sleet accumulation expected, along with a significant threat of freezing rain.
Storm Timeline
The storm will start to deteriorate weather conditions in northern and western Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, western Missouri, and Arkansas on Thursday. As the storm moves east, it will bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain to the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions on Friday and Saturday.
Preparations and Warnings
Residents are urged to prepare for the storm by stocking up on supplies, filling up gas tanks, and planning for alternative travel arrangements. Winter Storm Warnings and Watches have been issued across the region, and significant travel disruptions are expected.
