Country’s coast-to-coast snowstorms will cause ‘coldest Christmas in years’ in more than 20 states, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
on the west coastthe snow will have the greatest impact in the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Mississippi, Tennessee and Louisiana.
While from the center to the east of the countrysnow will affect New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and West Virginia.
The La Niña phenomenon, which is influencing the climate of this winter season, it will cause intense arctic cold in states such as California, Texas and Florida.
Meteorologists from the National Weather Service’s Federal Weather Forecasting Center and AccuWeather warn of potential travel hazards on these holidaysdue to slippery roads and poor visibility in places.
For this reason it is suggested to plan in advance the trips to meet the family, in case of possible emergencies due to the weather which will worsen on Wednesday and with effects until Sunday.
Temperatures won’t be above 20 degrees Fahrenheit in some states, but some counties and cities, such as Nashville, Tennesseethere are five degrees.
“We are seeing well below normal temperatures, potentially record low temperatures before the Christmas holidays,” said National Weather Service meteorologist Zack Taylor.
Even if the snow will not reach the whole country, rains are expected in different quantities and in combination with the low temperatures they will cause slippery floors.
In the Big Apple, 8,153 employees are on alert for possible emergencies, according to the local government in view of the winter preparations.
Take into account:
– Snow Season in NYC: Six Things to Know
– La Niña will bring “cold surprise” and heavy snow to New York, New Jersey and other states
