A winter storm headed for the Northeast has sparked a warning about dangerous travel conditions.
The storm coming from the Southwest is expected to bring rain, wind, ice and snow, with some regions getting up to 12 inches of snow.
The wintry conditions "will contribute to dangerous travel conditions" this weekend, according to The Weather Channel, which said to "avoid travel or delay it if possible in the areas expecting snow and ice."
Some of the heaviest snowfall is expected to hit upstate New York and New England, including communities outside of Albany that could receive up to a foot of snow and communities outside of Boston that could see 12 to 18 inches.
Philadelphia and New York City will see less snow, but it might be enough to end the snowstorm drought that the two cities experienced for the past two winters. The last time Philadelphia saw an inch of snow from a single storm was in January 2022, and the last time for New York City was that same month.
Storm's Path
Heavy rain is forecast along the Gulf Coast on Friday, with possible flash flooding from southeastern and eastern Texas eastward to the Florida panhandle.
Fox Weather warned that heavy rain and strong winds could create flight delays out of Atlanta, Georgia, as the storm moves east on Saturday.
Moving up North, the storm is expected to bring several inches of snow across the Ohio Valley and central Appalachians on Saturday. Freezing rain across the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and Virginia is also a possibility.
The storm is forecast to hit the Northeast on Sunday. Parts of New York, Pennsylvania, New England, New Jersey and the higher elevations of the central Appalachians are expected to get heavy snow and strong winds on Sunday morning.
Preparing for a Storm
PSE&G, the largest gas and electric service provider in New Jersey, has listed some helpful tips when preparing for a storm.
They advise homes to have an emergency kit, complete with a battery-powered radio, alarm clock, flashlights and extra batteries. Your emergency kit should also have bottled water, nonperishable food and a hand-operated can opener. To keep you and your family warm in case the power goes out, the energy company says to have a pile of blankets and some firewood if your home has a fireplace.
PSE&G suggests charging your electronic devices and power backups as well as having an evacuation plan ahead of the storm. You should also have a first aid kit handy.
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