Series Of Storms To Bring Quick-Hitting Snow, Dangerous Wind, Icy Spots

By Joe Lombardi From Daily Voice

An Arctic blast will rattle the Northeast with fast-hitting snow, powerful wind gusts, and a sharp temperature drop. 

Travel disruptions and spotty power outages are possible as multiple quick-moving storms reinforce the cold.

The National Weather Service and AccuWeather say a parade of Alberta clippers will track from central Canada into the Plains, Midwest, and Northeast from Tuesday, Dec. 9 through the weekend, producing repeated rounds of accumulating snow and bursts of wind. 

The first storm reaches the Great Lakes Tuesday night and spreads snow and mixed precipitation into the Northeast by Wednesday, Dec. 10.

Snowfall forecasts call for a broad swath of 3-6 inches from northern North Dakota through far northern New York and Vermont, with smaller zones in Wisconsin and Michigan that could reach 6-12 inches. All totals will depend on exact storm tracks and banding.

“More snow and bitterly cold winds are on the way for millions across the Midwest and Northeast this week," AccuWeather Meteorologist Brandon Buckingham. "Make sure your Christmas decorations are properly secured. Wind gusts above 40 mph could damage holiday inflatables or send them tumbling down the street.”

“The Alberta clipper could drop 3 to 6 inches of snow from North Dakota to upstate New York and Vermont. Parts of Wisconsin and Michigan could be blanketed in a foot of fresh snow.”

Winds may gust between 40 and 50 mph at times on Wednesday, especially with frontal passages and behind each clipper. As temperatures fall after each wave, untreated wet surfaces can quickly freeze, creating icy patches on roads and sidewalks. Blowing and drifting snow may reduce visibility in open areas.

Wind gusts will be between 40 and 50 mph on Wednesday, Dec. 10.

AccuWeather

A displaced, stretched polar vortex is allowing repeated surges of Arctic air to drop south. Wind-chill values may run 10-20 degrees lower than the thermometer, boosting risks to infrastructure, energy demand, and logistics.

Late this week or next week, a slowing clipper near the Atlantic could intensify and lay down broader, plowable snow across parts of the mid-Atlantic or New England. Confidence on timing and exact track remains low, but forecasters will watch for signs of coastal enhancement.

Plan for fast-changing conditions, secure outdoor holiday decor, and allow extra time if traveling. Check local forecasts and advisories as each compact system approaches.

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