Two powerful winter storms are set to impact a large portion of the United States this week, bringing heavy snowfall, freezing rain, and the potential for flash flooding. Major cities, including Chicago and Washington, D.C., are expected to see some of their highest snow totals of the season.
The first storm will begin Tuesday morning, stretching from Colorado to Delaware, and will continue through Wednesday. The second storm will quickly follow, bringing additional snowfall to the Midwest before spreading across the East Coast.
First Storm: Heavy Snow and Rain Tuesday Into Wednesday
The first storm will cover a wide area, impacting states from the central U.S. to the East Coast. By early Tuesday morning, heavy rain will stretch from Dallas to Nashville, while snowfall will spread from Louisville, Kentucky, to Richmond, Virginia.
- Snow is expected to arrive in Washington, D.C., by noon on Tuesday and may continue for more than 12 hours.
- Some light snow may extend as far north as Philadelphia.
- The D.C. and Baltimore region could see between 4 to 6 inches of snow.
In the South, heavy rainfall will create a threat of flash flooding, particularly in areas already experiencing saturated ground conditions.
