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By Amanda Greenwood
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As people get ready to celebrate the New Year, winter storm warnings have been issued as up to 12 inches of snow are expected to fall across five states. The alerts are in place from New Year’s Eve through New Year’s Day and into Saturday in some places, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
According to the NWS, Michigan, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, and Alaska are likely to be the most affected by the winter weather conditions.
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Michigan
Central and western Chippewa, Antrim, Crawford, Kalkaska, and Otsego Counties could see up to 12 inches of snowfall from Wednesday, with up to 40 mph winds, which may cause “blowing and drifting snow,” until Thursday night.
The Michigan NWS has specifically warned travelers that the “hazardous conditions” will impact travel from New Year's Eve through New Year`s Day.
West Virginia
Up to 7 inches of snow and 40 mph winds could strike western Greenbrier County and between 4 and 8 inches of snow and 35 mph winds could hit northwest Webster, northwest Nicholas, southeast Fayette, and southeast Nicholas Counties from Wednesday afternoon through to Thursday morning, with higher amounts of snow possible in higher areas.
Parts of central, northeast, and northern West Virginia are expected to get between 5 and 10 inches of snow, with winds gusting up to 45 mph from Wednesday afternoon overnight into Thursday morning.
Pennsylvania
Parts of southwest Pennsylvania could get up to 9 inches of snow and winds as high as 45 mph, which is likely to cause “snow squall conditions” from early afternoon on Wednesday, overnight, and into New Year's Day.
Somerset County is forecast to receive between 3 and 6 inches of snow—up to 8 inches are expected across the western ridges—and 40 mph winds from Wednesday afternoon until Thursday morning. The NWS for Pennsylvania has warned that “A line of snow showers/squalls will move through around or shortly after midnight on New Year`s Eve. Wind chills in the lower teens will dip below zero on Thursday morning.”
New York
Madison, northern and southern Oneida, and Onondaga Counties could see between 4 and 8 inches of snow—mostly across northern Onondaga—from Wednesday until Thursday morning. The NWS has warned that visibility may drop to below a quarter of a mile due to falling and blowing snow, as between 1 and 2 inches of snow per hour is expected early Wednesday morning, especially across northern Oneida County.
Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and southern Erie Counties could see up to 2 feet of snow by Friday morning, with the highest amounts expected over the Chautauqua Ridge, Boston Hills, and western Wyoming County.
The eastern Lake Ontario region could see up to 3 feet of snow by Saturday morning, with Oswego County and the Tug Hill plateau experiencing the heaviest snowfall.
Wayne and northern Cayuga Counties could get between 5 and 10 inches of snow from Wednesday until Thursday evening, with the biggest accumulations falling across the northeast Wayne and far northern Cayuga Counties.
Between 6 and 12 inches of snow are expected across northern Erie County and between 5 and 10 inches across Genesee County, from Wednesday afternoon, overnight, and into Thursday morning.
Alaska
Skagway, Haines Borough, and Klukwan could see up to 5 inches of snow and 40 mph wind gusts, and Glacier Bay and the city and Borough of Juneau could get up to 6 inches of snow until around noon on Wednesday.
Residents and travelers in affected areas should monitor local forecasts and consider changing their New Year’s Eve plans if the hazardous wintry conditions don’t improve.
The NWS is warning people in affected areas: “If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 511, or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state.”
“If a Snow Squall Warning is issued for your location, delay travel or exit the highway at the next opportunity.”
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