Strong cliff system threatens northeast with dangerous snow squalls, high wind

Cities and cities from the Great Lakes region to parts of northeast support for more snow and strong wind as the next one in a series of rapidly moving cliff systems threatens the region.

The strongest cliffs in the ongoing parade will be charged on Monday night, bringing the potential for dangerous snow squalls with Whitout conditions and strong wind throw up to 60 km / h.

Nearly 27 million people are under warnings with high wind or wind counseling from Chicago and Milwaukee eastward through parts of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Upstate New York.

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Three-hour radar loop showing where snow (blue) and rain (green) are going on.
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While the exact timing is still uncertain, snow and strong wind are expected to begin with Monday night.

The strong winds will move inland from the big lakes and create a risk of closed trees and scattered power cuts.

These winds are expected to affect parts of Interstate 90 in western New York and Interstate 81 in northern central New York.

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Current wind warnings in the large lakes and northeast.
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Snow Squalls Possible Monday Night to Wednesday for the Great Lakes, Mid -Atlantic and Northeast

At the beginning of Tuesday morning, the Fox Forecast Center monitors the potential for strong snow squalls along the I-90 corridor.

Snow-Squalls are possible from the eastern Great Lakes to New England, including parts of the northern mid-Atlantic states, according to a post from the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center. The majority of New York’s southern level and northern Pennsylvania were highlighted by NWS as especially in danger of Snow Squalls on Tuesday morning.

NWS warns of additional snow squalls on Tuesday night to Wednesday in a similar region with the biggest threat to northeastern Ohio and northwestern Pennsylvania.

Erie, Pennsylvania, has already received more than 92 inches of snow this winter with more possible during this new round with snow -covered weather.

The limiting factor for the snow will be the speed at which the rock system moves through the area. If it moves too fast, it will limit snowfall intensity. But if squalls are capable of utilizing more storm energy, it can lead to heavier snow and dangerous whiteout conditions.

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Snowfall forecast for Thursday.
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Snow will continue to move south and east all day Tuesday, with snow showers wasting later Tuesday afternoon.

Buffalo and Watertown in New York are again in the bull’s eye for local heavy snow. Through Sunday, Buffalo had seen 48.7 inches of snow so far this winter.

After this system, another cliff will move through the region in the middle of the week. This time, the low-pressure system is tracking through Upper Midwest and then towards New England, which could bring light-to-moderate snow showers to areas such as Boston and New York City.

Although snow amounts are not heavy, the system can cause minor travel disorders.

If the low ones remain further north, the top parts of Michigan and Western and Upstate New York could again see snow and high wind.