Thousands and thousands of individuals within the Excessive Plains will expertise widespread wind gusts between 60 and 80 mph, from Montana to Kansas.
This wind, which is able to final all day and into the night, may take down massive timber, trigger energy outages, cut back visibility with blowing mud, and make journey harmful for high-profile autos, which could possibly be turned over.
Storm Alerts – Friday Map
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On the japanese aspect of the strongest winds, blowing snow can be anticipated — both snow that has already fallen and is picked up from the bottom, or new snow from the brand new storm.
A winter climate advisory is in place from North Dakota to Iowa for gusts between 40 and 50 mph, with snow accumulations as much as one inch.
Storm Observe – Sat. 8:00AM ET Map
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Mild snow is forecast to fall throughout Wisconsin and Michigan, persevering with into Michigan and Ohio on Friday afternoon.
Storm Observe – Sat. 1:00PM ET Map
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Within the night, snow is forecast to fall from West Virginia and Ohio to western Pennsylvania and western New York. On Saturday, snow is feasible throughout a lot of the Northeast.
A bundled up pedestrian walks on sidewalk in Chicago, Jan. 15, 2026.
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The I-95 hall may even see snow Saturday morning and early afternoon, or a rain and snow combine, from Washington, D.C., to Maine.
A dusting is feasible in Washington, D.C., round an inch is anticipated in Philadelphia and as much as 2 inches are attainable round New York Metropolis and Boston.
Snow Potential – Via Saturday Map
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Farther inland, elements of upstate New York, western Connecticut and western Massachusetts, and elements of areas north of I-90, may even see 3 to six inches of snow accumulation.
Snow will likely be out of the area by late afternoon Saturday.
