A frigid cold spell has enveloped the central, eastern, and southern United States, with regions around the Great Lakes experiencing the season’s first significant lake-effect snow, accumulating nearly two feet of snow in parts of New York. (Photo: cnn)

Winter Storm Blankets Northeast with Two Feet of Snow, Triggering School Closures and Traffic Chaos

According to source, a frigid blast of cold air has swept across the central, eastern, and southern United States, bringing mid-winter temperatures from the Midwest to Florida. While not anticipated to break records it has impacted nearly 100 million Americans, marking the initial cold wave of the season. Some areas around the Great Lakes are witnessing the season’s first significant lake-effect snow, with parts of New York accumulating nearly two feet of snow.

Treacherous travel conditions, including two feet of snow, led to school closures and multiple car pileups, including a 10-car incident near Buffalo and a 13-car pileup south of Cleveland. The winter wonderland is most pronounced around the Great Lakes, particularly in western New York, northwestern Pennsylvania, and northeast Ohio, where over a foot of snow has fallen. Lake Ontario in New York has reported the highest total, reaching 23 inches near Constableville.

The heavy snow and gusty winds, causing two feet of snow, have prompted school closures and travel disruptions, with forecasts predicting up to 16 inches of snow in the greater Cleveland area. Multi-car pileups, involving two feet of snow, have been reported, causing injuries, including a serious one involving a child near Buffalo.

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Rapid Temperature Drop and Two Feet of Snow Bring Chilling Start to Winter Across Eastern United States

The cold spell, which includes two feet of snow, originates from northern Canada, plunging temperatures 10 to 20 degrees below average across the eastern half of the nation. Highs on Tuesday ranged from the 30s and 40s in New England to the 50s in the Southeast and Gulf Coast.

The two feet of snow, though intense, is expected to be short-lived, with a temperature rebound towards historical averages anticipated during the second half of the week, according to AccuWeather. This cold snap, featuring two feet of snow, serves as a stark reminder of winter’s arrival, impacting millions and prompting precautions due to snow-related accidents and travel disruptions.

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