Back-to-back storms to bring snow and freezing rain to 22 US states | Us weather

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A number of back-to-back winter storms hit parts of the Midwest, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, as weather warnings were introduced on Thursday for about 100 million people in 22 US states.

Smooth and dangerous travel conditions are expected through the middle of next week. States from Nebraska to Massachusetts see snow, gossip and freezing rain. Forecasts warn that the cold and dangerous weather can cause power cuts and difficult travel conditions during Thursday’s commuting and beyond.

A storm that has already brought ice over large parts of the large lakes is expected to hit major cities such as Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York and Boston on Thursday as it pushes further into the northeast. Preventive school closures are in effect in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Between 2 and 5in snow could fall over large parts of New England on Thursday.

Road and air travel risks being seriously disturbed from the Midwest to Mid-Atlantic and New England coastlines as the storm travels east. Power cuts are a major problem due to the construction of freezing rain on trees and power lines, and windy conditions that are expected to follow the storm.

On the warmer, the southern side of this storm, rain and thunderstorms will spread across places from the Tennessee valley to the North Carolina coast. Previous thunderstorms that developed Wednesday produced ping-pong to golf ball size hail, according to Accuweather.

National Weather Service has warned of risky travel conditions and emphasized the dangers of even a small amount of freezing rain and ice.

“It’s true, freezing rain is the worst. Even just a glaze can make the jump outside and especially driving, very dangerous, “the service said on x.

The icy weather can also affect travel plans for football fans planning to attend the Super Bowl in New Orleans on Sunday.

“Snow could interfere with travel plans for fans and players returning to Philadelphia and Kansas City after the big game,” Accuweather Senior Meteorologist Bill Deger said in a press release. “Wintry weather can also affect the plans for a victory parade or outdoor celebration for the winning team.”