Appalachians blizzard ahead, as is more Arctic air

Wintry happenings keep on keeping on. While there are the earliest hints of some potential relaxation of the cold weather onslaught across the central and eastern U.S. by the days ahead of Christmas, it’s too far out to warrant much attention. In the immediate future, there’s more snow and Arctic chill to keep an eye on.

Weather watch

Appalachians blizzard. A blizzard warning is in effect for the Alleghenies from late this morning through Thursday morning, including much of eastern West Virginia north to western Maryland. As much as 4 to 7 inches of snow is anticipated in the highest terrain just over the next 24 hours with more thereafter. Along with snow, gusts to 55 mph will cause whiteout conditions and wind chills in the teens and 20s during the afternoon or single digits above and below zero tonight. Keep track on the webcams out of Canaan Valley Resort.

More cold ahead. The hits keep on coming. Our next batch of Arctic air will feature widespread zones of temperatures 25 to as much as 35 degrees below normal in the northern Plains, the Upper Midwest and into parts of the Great Lakes on Friday through Sunday. Temperatures both Saturday and Sunday morning are forecast to fall to about minus-25 in the coldest spots around the North Dakota and Minnesota border. Minorly modified chill reaches the East Coast for Sunday through Tuesday.

Lightning links

How much snow fell in Minnesota on Tuesday during storm? | Bonus: Map (Adam Uren, Bring Me The News)

Trump admin is ‘trying to put out a fire they started’ at Weather Service as a cold, snowy winter looms. (Andrew Freedman, CNN)

Wintry weather sparks spectacular light show in Minnesota from light pillar phenomenon. (Olivia Stephens, FOX Weather)

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