weather
December 29, 2025
Winter storm could become "bomb cyclone" over Great Lakes and Northeast. Maps show latest forecast.
December 29, 2025 / 10:13 AM EST / CBS News
TL;DR
- A powerful storm system may become a bomb cyclone over the Great Lakes and Northeast.
- Bomb cyclones intensify rapidly when cold and warm air masses collide.
- The storm brings heavy snow, rain, high winds, and freezing rain.
- Affected areas include Green Bay, Chicago, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston.
- Snowfall totals could reach 6 to 10 inches in some areas by Tuesday.
- Interior New England may see up to one inch of ice accumulation.
- Wind gusts could reach 65 to 75 mph.
- Lake effect snowfall of 1 to 2 feet is possible in parts of Michigan and upstate New York.
- Millions are under various winter weather alerts, including blizzard and ice storm warnings.
- High wind alerts are in effect for over 114 million people across the eastern U.S.
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