Weekend Ice Storm Threatens Midwest and Northeast with Severe Weather
TL;DR
An ice storm is expected to hit parts of the U.S. Midwest, with the National Weather Service issuing warnings for Iowa and alerts from Kansas to Minnesota. The storm could bring freezing rain, creating hazardous driving conditions with potential ice accumulations over half an inch. Meanwhile, the eastern U.S. is experiencing frigid temperatures and lake effect snow, with some areas in New York and Michigan receiving significant snowfall. The cold snap is expected to ease by Sunday, but residents are advised to prepare for the ice storm with necessary supplies.
- This is where an ice storm could hit in the US this weekend ABC News
- Friday forecast: Snow, ice, rain, wind wreak havoc USA TODAY
- Cold snap brings freezing temperatures to Midwest and Northeast TODAY
- Parts of Midwest brace for ice; Michigan first responders dash to safety during major crash WANE
- Winter chill lasting for now WLWT Cincinnati
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