Winter Storm Eboni appears to be tracking into the Plains where it will continue to intensify and bring wind-driven snow. Later this week, it will spread into the upper Midwest and northern New England.
The storm was given a name on Monday, December 24 after meteorologists predicted it would meet the winter storm criteria later in the week, which is winter storm warnings in an area of 400,000 kilometers or more. On Tuesday, the criteria were met as predicted.
The central and southern Rockies have already seen snowfall, with the northern and central Plains beginning to be affected.
The National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings for areas in southern Colorado, parts of Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Heavy, blowing snow are expected to make travel dangerous in these areas.
Furthermore, near-blizzard conditions are possible in parts of South and North Dakota late Wednesday and Thursday.
In the Rockies, northern Plains and upper Midwest, winter advisories are in place where travel could be potentially hazardous.
On Wednesday, a snow or rain-and-snow mix are expected to affect a large area from the southern Rockies into northwest Kansas, Nebraska and both Dakotas.
In the evening, eastern Colorado, western Kansas and Western Nebraska are likely to see rain change into freezing rain and snow. Minnesota, northern Wisconsin and parts of Michigan will see snow as well.
On Thursday, snow or rain-and-snow will hit areas in western Kansas, Nebraska, the Dakotas, Minnesota as well as northern Wisconsin and Michigan.
Through the plains and the upper Midwest, winds are expected to cause visibility problems where snow is falling.
Parts of the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas and northern Minnesota could see near-blizzard conditions on Thursday as well.
On Thursday evening, snow, sleet and freezing rain will likely reach parts of New England and eastern New York.
On Friday, parts of New England and New York may see snow or a mix of sleet, freezing rain and snow throughout the day.
