Parts of the Midwest and mid-South to the mid-Atlantic are in for some serious snow due to a new storm system moving across the area. Late this week, much of the Midwest will experience colder temperatures.
The snow is expected to be moderate, with the potential for ice from the Ozarks and middle Mississippi Valley to the Ohio Valley, central and southern Appalachians and mid-Atlantic.
Here’s what to expect for each day of the upcoming weekend.
A rain/snow mix will begin on Friday from northern Arkansas to Missouri and western Illinois. By Friday evening, the mix will change over to snow as it moves to the East. Northern Arkansas to the middle Mississippi Valley and Ohio Valley can expect some snow accumulation.
Potential accumulation may affect Kansas City, Louisville and St. Louis as well.
On Saturday, the accumulating snow will spread into the mid-Atlantic, Appalachians and Ohio Valley before tapering off in the middle of the Mississippi Valley. A cold mix of snow accompanied by sleet and freezing rain could affect Piedmont with the potential to hit northeastern Georgia, Cincinnati, Roanoke, and Washing D.C. late in the evening.
Snow could continue for the mid-Atlantic into parts of the Appalachians and Ohio Valley. The snow, sleet and freezing rain has the potential to move into the north-central North Carolina region if enough cold air drives south to support the system. Areas that could be impacted on Sunday include Baltimore, Richmond, Virginia and Washington D.C.
Although there are no exact snowfall totals in place, it is expected that moderate snow accumulation will be seen from Missouri into the Ohio Valley, central Appalachians and the mid-Atlantic. These areas could see anywhere from two inches to six inches of snow by the end of the weekend.
As for sleet and ice – western Virginia into western North Carolina, Kentucky, southern Missouri, and northern Arkansas are the most likely areas to receive ice accumulations.
