Arctic air set to bring increased snowfall in the coming days
Arctic storm causes heavy snowfall on Great Lakes; accumulations exceed 30 cm. Low temperatures complicate travel.

- Arctic Storm Generates Heavy Snowfalls in the Northeast of the US.
- Lake-Effect Snow Could Exceed 30 cm.
- Low Temperatures and Road Hazards Persist.
An extreme weather event is striking the Great Lakes region and the interior of the northeastern United States.
This includes intense snowfalls caused by the lake effect, according to experts from AccuWeather.
This phenomenon will continue at least until Wednesday, covering some areas with meters of fresh snow.
It will also complicate visibility and road conditions.
INTENSE SNOWFALLS REPORTED IN THE NORTHEAST OF THE US
The initial storm that triggered this wave of Arctic cold is leaving a real bout of lake-effect snow, which will intensify between Monday and Wednesday.
According to meteorologist Brandon Buckingham, the heaviest snow accumulations, which could exceed 30 centimeters, are expected in areas like the Keweenaw Peninsula and the Porcupine Mountains in Michigan.
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The most consistent bands of snow could see falls of between 1 and 3 inches per hour, reducing visibility to less than a quarter of a mile.
This represents a challenge for snow plows and a high risk for motorists.
Dangerous Conditions and Freezing Temperatures
The extreme cold will also play a leading role.
Nighttime temperatures in the Midwest, the Ohio Valley, and the Northeast will range between -10 and -20 °C, with lows of up to -28 °C in areas like Fargo, North Dakota.
Additionally, wind gusts of between 20 and 30 mph will intensify the wind chill.
This will ultimately cause temperatures to drop to as low as -34 °C in some areas.
Impact and Weather Forecast for Northeastern United States
Although ice is beginning to form on the Great Lakes, the coverage is still limited, with less than 20% frozen and water temperatures slightly above average.
This could extend the duration of lake-effect snow events, reported AccuWeather.
Meteorologists warn that these events tend to decrease in severity as the winter progresses, but due to current conditions, significant snowfalls are still expected in the coming days.
For those who enjoy outdoor activities, such as snowmobiling, these snowfalls represent an additional attraction.


