Powerful storm threatens East Coast including parts unaccustomed to heavy snow
NASHVILLE (AP) — About 240 million people were under cold weather advisories and winter storm warnings Saturday as a powerful system threatened to bring howling winds, flooding and heavy snow to the East Coast — including blizzardlike conditions stemming from a “bomb cyclone” in the Southeast, a forecaster said.
TL;DR
- About 240 million people are under cold weather advisories and winter storm warnings.
- A "bomb cyclone" is intensifying off the Southeast coast, bringing strong winds and blizzard conditions.
- Heavy snow is predicted for the southern Appalachians, Carolinas, and Georgia (6-10 inches).
- Temperatures are dropping significantly, with a record low of -27°F (-33°C) in West Virginia.
- The current storm follows a recent cold snap that caused widespread power outages, traffic disruptions, and over 100 deaths.