Thursday, January 18, 2024 7:54:17 PM
More than 60 million people under winter weather alerts as snow and ice still blanket much of the U.S.
Dangerously cold and icy conditions continue to pose risks, including in Portland, Oregon, where three people were killed by a power line downed by the weather.
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https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/60-million-americans-winter-weather-alerts-snow-ice-still-blanket-much-rcna134476
Jan. 18, 2024, 10:17 AM CST / Updated Jan. 18, 2024, 6:36 PM CST
By Erin McGarry and David K. Li
At least 66 million people were under winter weather alerts Thursday, as dangerous icy conditions continued to pose risks — including in Oregon, where three people were killed by a falling power line.
While temperatures won't be as frigid Thursday as in recent days in much of the United States, snow and ice posed challenges for millions who are stepping outside.
Chicagoans could see up to 4 inches of snow when it starts falling Thursday afternoon and into Friday morning's rush hour.
Freezing rain could make for treacherous driving conditions in Memphis and Nashville in Tennessee.
Light to moderate snowfall could begin in much of the mid-Atlantic on Thursday with as much as 5 inches hitting Philadelphia, perhaps 4 inches coming down on New York City and 2 inches hitting Boston by the end of Saturday.
At least 14 people have died in Tennessee in recent days due to the snow and plummeting temperatures, officials said.
Since Sunday, more than 9 inches of snow have fallen on Nashville where public schools remained closed on Thursday and will be again on Friday.
The continuing snow in western New York forced Tops Friendly Markets to close its Erie County stores at 4 p.m. Wednesday. The area’s major supermarket chain reopened at 6 a.m. Thursday.
“It’s our priority to ensure a safe environment for our associates and customers, and we thank the community for their support and understanding,” the company said in a statement Thursday.
In Kansas, Interstate 70 westbound at Hays was closed Thursday due to the weather.
"High winds and blowing snow is creating black ice making it extremely dangerous to drive, and we are getting overwhelmed with crashes and slide offs," a spokesman for the Kansas Highway Patrol said on X.
A look at I-70 in Trego County. Very dangerous driving conditions!
Freezing rain and snow slammed the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday and public schools in Portland, Oregon, remained closed Thursday.
Portland firefighters urged residents to pay special attention to trees and power lines where accumulation of snow and ice threaten to bring them down — and potentially lead to tragedy.
A power line fell Wednesday on a SUV Wednesday, killing three people when they got out of the vehicle and touched the ground, Portland firefighters said. A baby was rescued by a bystander and unharmed.
"If you do go outside in the next few days, including to a park or natural area, please be aware of your surroundings, and check around you for any downed power lines or hanging branches," the city told residents.
A power line fell Wednesday on a SUV Wednesday, killing three people when they got out of the vehicle and touched the ground, Portland firefighters said. A baby was rescued by a bystander and unharmed.
"If you do go outside in the next few days, including to a park or natural area, please be aware of your surroundings, and check around you for any downed power lines or hanging branches," the city told residents.
GRAPHICS Wintry weather
This map shows the relative severity and potential disruptive impact of winter weather in the next 24 hours.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/60-million-americans-winter-weather-alerts-snow-ice-still-blanket-much-rcna134476
Notes: Data current as of Jan. 18, 7:20 p.m. ET. This map updates every two hours.
Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/wwd/wssi/wssi.php
Dangerously cold and icy conditions continue to pose risks, including in Portland, Oregon, where three people were killed by a power line downed by the weather.
03:31
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/60-million-americans-winter-weather-alerts-snow-ice-still-blanket-much-rcna134476
Jan. 18, 2024, 10:17 AM CST / Updated Jan. 18, 2024, 6:36 PM CST
By Erin McGarry and David K. Li
At least 66 million people were under winter weather alerts Thursday, as dangerous icy conditions continued to pose risks — including in Oregon, where three people were killed by a falling power line.
While temperatures won't be as frigid Thursday as in recent days in much of the United States, snow and ice posed challenges for millions who are stepping outside.
Chicagoans could see up to 4 inches of snow when it starts falling Thursday afternoon and into Friday morning's rush hour.
Freezing rain could make for treacherous driving conditions in Memphis and Nashville in Tennessee.
Light to moderate snowfall could begin in much of the mid-Atlantic on Thursday with as much as 5 inches hitting Philadelphia, perhaps 4 inches coming down on New York City and 2 inches hitting Boston by the end of Saturday.
At least 14 people have died in Tennessee in recent days due to the snow and plummeting temperatures, officials said.
Since Sunday, more than 9 inches of snow have fallen on Nashville where public schools remained closed on Thursday and will be again on Friday.
The continuing snow in western New York forced Tops Friendly Markets to close its Erie County stores at 4 p.m. Wednesday. The area’s major supermarket chain reopened at 6 a.m. Thursday.
“It’s our priority to ensure a safe environment for our associates and customers, and we thank the community for their support and understanding,” the company said in a statement Thursday.
In Kansas, Interstate 70 westbound at Hays was closed Thursday due to the weather.
"High winds and blowing snow is creating black ice making it extremely dangerous to drive, and we are getting overwhelmed with crashes and slide offs," a spokesman for the Kansas Highway Patrol said on X.
A look at I-70 in Trego County. Very dangerous driving conditions!
Freezing rain and snow slammed the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday and public schools in Portland, Oregon, remained closed Thursday.
Portland firefighters urged residents to pay special attention to trees and power lines where accumulation of snow and ice threaten to bring them down — and potentially lead to tragedy.
A power line fell Wednesday on a SUV Wednesday, killing three people when they got out of the vehicle and touched the ground, Portland firefighters said. A baby was rescued by a bystander and unharmed.
"If you do go outside in the next few days, including to a park or natural area, please be aware of your surroundings, and check around you for any downed power lines or hanging branches," the city told residents.
A power line fell Wednesday on a SUV Wednesday, killing three people when they got out of the vehicle and touched the ground, Portland firefighters said. A baby was rescued by a bystander and unharmed.
"If you do go outside in the next few days, including to a park or natural area, please be aware of your surroundings, and check around you for any downed power lines or hanging branches," the city told residents.
GRAPHICS Wintry weather
This map shows the relative severity and potential disruptive impact of winter weather in the next 24 hours.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/60-million-americans-winter-weather-alerts-snow-ice-still-blanket-much-rcna134476
Notes: Data current as of Jan. 18, 7:20 p.m. ET. This map updates every two hours.
Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/wwd/wssi/wssi.php
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