Map shows US states where 'damaging' Arctic blast will hit first - and more to come

[rangerrebew]

Map shows US states where 'damaging' Arctic blast will hit first - and more to come
Story by Douglas Whitbread & John O'sullivan • 1h

A chilling Arctic blast is set to sweep across the US today, with forecasters warning of 'record-breaking' cold weather to follow. The Northern Plains residents will be the first to experience the sub-zero Fahrenheit temperatures this week.

However, these freezing conditions are expected to spread into Central, Southern, and Eastern parts of the country during the first half of January, according to AccuWeather. Experts suggest that at the 'pit' of the cold plunge, temperatures could fall 'far below the historic averages' for some states, potentially leading to 'damaging and disruptive' conditions for millions of Americans.
 
Homeowners in the affected states have been warned they may face higher heating costs when the 'Arctic Express' kicks in. Travellers are also being advised to make contingency plans in case their journeys are disrupted by the icy conditions.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/map-shows-us-states-where-damaging-arctic-blast-will-hit-first-and-more-to-come/ar-AA1wKM5A?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=HCTS&cvid=170daf0b8a354bd59b4c73fa76022769&ei=26

[Timber Rattler]

Yeah, I've been tracking this Polar Vortex buildup with the pros on social media and it's going to be chilllllly this time next week!

[Wingnut]

“This is a very highly confident forecast. Across the board the weather models are screaming at us that this really cold air is on the way,”

It won't be long we only have 6.11 years left... Someone call algore and Greta the climate change gnome.

[rustynail]

Is this 'Arctic Blast' a Named Event?

[Timber Rattler]

Is this 'Arctic Blast' a Named Event?

Just a regular "Siberian Express" that happens every few years.  The last one was in February 2014...I remember it well because I had work outside in it and froze my butt off. 

 

[Wingnut]

Polar vortex, arctic river, artic blast, Canadian express, give it any name you want, it's called winter.

I’m sitting here with the A/C running, wrapped up in an electric blanket.  One can never be too sure.  Be safe out there.

[roamer_1]

In the mean time, in Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Alaska, it's Tuesday.

[Free Vulcan]

In the mean time, in Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Alaska, it's Tuesday.

They're talking only -4F here one night in the Florida of Iowa. I think it got down to almost -20F for a couple nights last year, so 

[roamer_1]

They're talking only -4F here one night in the Florida of Iowa. I think it got down to almost -20F for a couple nights last year, so 

Yeah... -4 is cold alright...Better wear flannel and bring a jacket. 

[Smokin Joe]

In the mean time, in Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Alaska, it's Tuesday.

Western Manitoba will catch a bit of this, too. From Bottineau (north of Minot) to Grand Forks and Fargo it will likely be just a tad chillier than here.

[Cyber Liberty]

I am freezing my buttocks off here.  Barely cracked 62F.  Brrrr!

[mystery-ak]

Well our local news says we are going to have a *winter storm* this weekend..too early for snowfall totals....

[Smokin Joe]

I am freezing my buttocks off here.  Barely cracked 62F.  Brrrr!

That's considered Bermuda shorts and T-shirt weather here.

[DCPatriot]

I am freezing my buttocks off here.  Barely cracked 62F.  Brrrr!

LOL!  Happy New Year, @Cyber Liberty   

[libertybele]

I am freezing my buttocks off here.  Barely cracked 62F.  Brrrr!

When you're used to temps in the 90's and above -- that is darn cold.

[Free Vulcan]

I am freezing my buttocks off here.  Barely cracked 62F.  Brrrr!

We thank you for your sacrifice! 

[Cyber Liberty]

LOL!  Happy New Year, @Cyber Liberty   

And Happy New Year to you, too, Old Friend!  @DCPatriot

[rangerrebew]

Much of the U.S. bracing for a big blast of winter — and serious cold
Story by Evan Bush • 7h


A blast of Arctic air will send temperatures dropping across the Eastern U.S. this week — and the frigid weather could linger longer and expose millions to a prolonged and dangerous bout of winter weather.

“We’re going to be stuck in a cooler pattern,” said Zachary Yack, a National Weather Service meteorologist based in Chicago. “It will definitely go into the middle and early part of next week.”
 
The Arctic outbreak has already sent temperatures tumbling in the Northern Plains states. Forecasters predicted Minneapolis’ high temperature would be 20 degrees for Thursday and drop to 12 degrees on Saturday. 

In Chicago, high temperatures were expected to hover in the low 20s for the next week. Forecasters in both cities are expecting overnight temperatures to drop into the single digits.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/much-of-the-u-s-bracing-for-a-big-blast-of-winter-and-serious-cold/ar-AA1wPacK?ocid=widgetonlockscreen&cvid=c6953d3723444495ba2f88a8e502c9ae&ei=57

[rangerrebew]

Democrats just can't resist honoring evil in one way or another.

[Smokin Joe]

Meh. Single digits above zero for highs, below zero for lows for the next week..and it's Thursday. Pretty mild for January, here.

[Sighlass]

We always hope for some white stuff here in the south... maybe in 7 or 8 days a chance... so far all we have had is a flake or two...

[libertybele]

We will be getting a long stretch of cold weather with night temps in the 40's and daytime highs reaching mid 60's. We won't warm up into the 70's until around the beginning of February.  I'm not looking forward to this at all.   

[corbe]

   I sure hope Robin shows up to help me bring all my plants in (I already have a heating blanket).

[roamer_1]

Meh. Single digits above zero for highs, below zero for lows for the next week..and it's Thursday. Pretty mild for January, here.

Yeah... We've got 30's through next week, so I reckon that big blow is going right by on the other side of the hump. 

[Lando Lincoln]

I don’t get it. We are forecasted over the next ten days to drop down into single digits at night and that’s a big deal?  In Wisconsin? In January?

[Smokin Joe]

Yeah... We've got 30's through next week, so I reckon that big blow is going right by on the other side of the hump. 

It tends to roll down the Canadian Shield on the east side of the Rockies, out into the Northern Plains.

[Smokin Joe]

I don’t get it. We are forecasted over the next ten days to drop down into single digits at night and that’s a big deal?  In Wisconsin? In January?

Right. Twelve below in North Dakota in January?

How will we ever possibly manage? 

It wouldn't get too bad unless virtually everything broke, and I even have a plan for that if it happens.

[Lando Lincoln]

Right. Twelve below in North Dakota in January?

How will we ever possibly manage? 

My brother says there is not a feminist to be found at -30.

[DCPatriot]

My brother says there is not a feminist to be found at -30.

LOL!.... nor an Antifa goon!   

[mystery-ak]

6-10 inches of snow here forecasted over the weekend with negative temps....

[Polly Ticks]

They're saying we will get 8 - 12 inches of snow in Louisville this weekend, but the low temperature next week isn't supposed to be below single digits and the highs are still going to be 20-ish.  Not too horrible.

[DefiantMassRINO]

Eh, it's cold, but not cold enough to freeze Boston Harbor ... yet.

Back in the 1970s, they used to refer to these cold snaps as the 'Montreal Express' - cold Arctic air from the direction of Hudson Bay and Montreal.

The Federal Energy Reuglatory Commission has been warning that New England's over-dependence on scant natural gas supply channels could lead to an energy crisis because natural gas may have to be rationed between heating homes and powering electricity generation plants.

 

Thankfully, those defective wind turbines off Nantucket will be our Clean Energy salvation ... when it's windy.

OMFG, if it's cold in Massachusetts in January, it must be Global Climate Change.

[rustynail]

This could be dangerous.  Out of an abundance of caution shouldn't these states be put on lockdown?

[Free Vulcan]

They've upped the forecast and it's not even supposed to get below zero now. We've already had  single digits at night several times for the last month. Big whoop.

But the media is try it's darndest to make that mouse into an elephant.

[roamer_1]

It tends to roll down the Canadian Shield on the east side of the Rockies, out into the Northern Plains.

Yabut.... Jan is usually when we go into the deep freeze.

Not that I'm complaining. So far we ain't even got enough snow to cover the field stubble. So if it stays 30s, that's a better chance for more snow, and we need it. It's bad - muy malo - to go into the deep freeze with 4" of snow... It will drive the frost hard, and the whitetails and turkeys will die off hard. It's a terror to unheated chickens and hogs. Well houses freezing, the whole thing.

[libertybele]

If so inclined, please pray for those affected by Hurricane Helene who still don't have shelter and are living in tents and those without a way to keep warm. The Appalachians are supposed to have quite a bit of snow and bitter cold temperatures.   

[mystery-ak]

Well this includes me...no idea how much snow, they don't even know...it ranges 5 to 12inches...

[libertybele]

Well this includes me...no idea how much snow, they don't even know...it ranges 5 to 12inches...

Get out the electric blankets, or if you have a woodstove or fireplace, I'd be hanging out there along with some hot tea or cocoa.

Stay safe and stay warm!! 

[Wingnut]

It is a lie.  No snow. No fridgid temp coming here.  Mark 850 safe, the Panhandle is strong from the Bullshitter pronogistaters.

[Cyber Liberty]

It is a lie.  No snow. No fridgid temp coming here.  Mark 850 safe, the Panhandle is strong from the Bullshitter pronogistaters.

Now I don't feel so bad about the highs being in the 60's?

[Wingnut]

Now I don't feel so bad about the highs being in the 60's?

It might get down to 34 at 5 am on the 6th.  But  highs will be in the 60's.  We will survive. 

[DCPatriot]

It is a lie.  No snow. No fridgid temp coming here.  Mark 850 safe, the Panhandle is strong from the Bullshitter pronogistaters.

Looking at the "Ventusky" weather map...there is no sign of any snow Armageddon anywhere in the next 24 hours.

https://www.ventusky.com/?p=35.8;-98.2;4&l=temperature-2m

[cato potatoe]

Good luck to those of you in frigid states.  Our mosquitoes have dried up and blown away, and to be honest it’s perfect out there.

[DCPatriot]

What's the over & under that Lake Superior will freeze over this winter?

[rangerrebew]

Biggest winter storm in over a decade forecast to hit US
 
Tens of millions of Americans are bracing for a huge winter storm that could bring the heaviest snowfall and the coldest temperatures in over a decade.

The storm which started in the middle of the US will move east in the next few days, the National Weather Service (NWS) said.
 
Parts of the US not accustomed to severe cold, including Mississippi and Florida, are warned to expect treacherous conditions.

Forecasters say the extreme weather is being caused by the polar vortex, an area of cold air that circulates around the Arctic.

"For some, this could be the heaviest snowfall in over a decade," National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Weather Prediction Center said.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/extreme-weather-events/biggest-winter-storm-in-over-a-decade-forecast-to-hit-us/ar-AA1wYbIJ?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=7027b40a663a444898066e18d9ee1c79&ei=79

[IsailedawayfromFR]

In over a decade?

I find that extremely hard to believe.

On the bright side, maybe those illegals in the northern sanctuary cities will be rethinking settling there.

[Cyber Liberty]

What's the over & under that Lake Superior will freeze over this winter?

Good question!  Lake Michigan has been known to do so....

[DCPatriot]

Good question!  Lake Michigan has been known to do so....

Lake Erie...3 times since the 1960's.  But it is the most shallow of the Great Lakes, too!   

[Cyber Liberty]

Lake Erie...3 times since the 1960's.  But it is the most shallow of the Great Lakes, too!   

For Erie to freeze over, Niagara Falls must freeze, and that has happened much more frequently.  Superior is the largest and deepest of the Great Lakes and is the slowest of all to replenish, by far.  If Superior was empty, it would take centuries to refill.  If Erie were empty, it would take a few years to refill.

[mountaineer]

Sunday-Sunday Night: Snow, potentially heavy at times, will stretch from Kansas to West Virginia during the day. Parts of the Central Plains may experience near-blizzard conditions. A wintry mess of sleet, freezing and snow is expected just south of the area of heaviest snowfall, from northeast Oklahoma and southeast Kansas to parts of the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Appalachians.

W​ind gusts may reach 50 mph at times in parts of the Central Plains, leading to reduced visibility and blizzard conditions.

T​ravel should be avoided throughout the areas where snow and ice are expected. That includes Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Louisville, St. Louis and Topeka.

Sunday night, the storm's wintry weather will have spread as far east as the mid-Atlantic region, including Baltimore, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C., leading to increasingly hazardous travel.
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