Winter weather alert for 23 states: These are the areas that will be affected with snow storms today, Feb. 11
Hundreds of millions of Americans are on alert for the arrival of three different snowstorms that will hit this week: affected states and what to expect.
Winter isn’t letting up anytime soon. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued widespread alerts as three separate snowstorms are set to slam the United States this week, bringing ice and heavy snowfall from the Southern Plains to the Northeast.
This trio of storms follows another system that recently blanketed the Midwest and East Coast. But unlike last week’s event, this new wave of winter weather will cover a broader area, stretching from Texas to New England, according to AccuWeather forecasts.
Storm 1: When it starts and who’s in the path
The first storm began by bringing snowfall to Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas before moving toward the East Coast Monday night into Tuesday.
It is the result of cold air expanding south and meeting up with moisture from the Gulf pushing north explained AccuWeather meteorologist Alex Duffus.
As the system moves northeast, states like Missouri, Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia could see a light mix of snow and ice by midweek.
150 million Americans will be impacted by snow and ice alone this week as a trio of winter storms move across the country.
— AccuWeather (@accuweather) February 10, 2025
Major cities, such as New York City, Washington, D.C., Kansas City, Chicago, and Detroit, will be impacted.@AccuRayno breaks it down. pic.twitter.com/KOvS20z00H
Storm 2: a bigger threat to the Northeast
Just as the first storm clears, another will take shape by Wednesday, February 12, impacting many of the same areas but with heavier snowfall expected across the Central Plains over to the Northeast.
The hardest-hit states will be New York, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, where significant snow accumulation is expected. Meanwhile, parts of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin will also see several inches of snow. This system is expected to push into New England by Friday before tapering off.
Storm 3: weekend whiteout in the works?
The third and final storm is forecast to arrive on Thursday in the form of an atmospheric river slamming into California before moving inland this weekend, first hitting the Central U.S. before shifting eastward. By the time it reaches the Northeast, wintry conditions could last through Sunday, potentially prolonging travel disruptions.
With three storms in quick succession, residents in the affected areas should prepare for hazardous road conditions and potential power outages. Stay tuned for updates as these systems develop.
Original article written by Daniela Barrera, translated with the assistance of AI and edited by Greg Heilman.
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