Winter storm brings heavy snow and strong winds across parts of the US
Frigid temperatures in Great Lakes, north-east and midwest as tens of thousands face power outages and icy travel
TL;DR
- A bomb cyclone brought heavy snow, strong winds, and frigid temperatures to the Great Lakes and Northeast.
- Over 120,000 customers lost power nationwide, with Michigan experiencing the majority of outages.
- Western and upstate New York received significant snowfall, with potential for up to 3ft this week.
- Strong winds in Buffalo, NY, caused trees and wires to fall, and a surge from Lake Erie clogged a waterway.
- Lake Erie's water levels drastically changed, exposing normally submerged lakebed and historical pier remnants on the west side.
- Dangerous wind chills reached as low as -30F in North Dakota and Minnesota.
- Rare hurricane-force winds were recorded on a mountain in West Virginia.
- Southern California faced strong Santa Ana winds, causing downed trees and a freeway closure due to downed power lines.
- Rain is forecast for New Year's Day in Pasadena, potentially affecting the Rose Parade.