Halloween snow alert: These states will get snow on October 31
The National Weather Service has issued a snow alert for certain regions of the United States. Find out where trick-or-treaters could see snow on Halloween.
Some states in the United States will be covered in snow on Halloween, as the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning for October 31.
According to the government agency in charge of monitoring the weather, heavy snowfall will be present in the highest areas of the western mountains. We share with you the states in which snow is expected this Thursday.
Halloween Snow Alert: These States Will See Snow on October 31
Currently, about 15 million people are under a winter storm warning. States affected by the powerful storm include Utah, Wyoming and Colorado, specifically the higher elevations in those regions. Those in mountainous areas could see up to 11 inches (30 centimeters) of snow.
“Prepare for winter driving conditions and to travel at a slower speed if you need to venture into higher elevations. In the wake of the storm, significantly colder air will cause frost and icing at lower elevations,” the NWS warned.
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Moderate snowfall is expected in parts of Minnesota, as is far northern Wisconsin and parts of Michigan. The Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area will also see a light covering of snow on Thursday, October 31.
“If you plan to travel on Thursday, be prepared for rapidly changing conditions,” the NWS said, as reported by USA Today; while meteorologist Caitlin Kaiser warned of temperatures dropping into the 40s in the Northwest, Rocky Mountains and Midwest.
Below is an interactive map from Windy.com with real-time Halloween weather and snowfall.
For more information on alerts and real-time updates, visit the official website of the National Weather Service.