When Will the Major Winter Storm Hit Your City?

A powerful winter storm is set to impact much of the United States, bringing significant snowfall and ice accumulation across the country. This storm will stretch over 3,200 kilometers, affecting areas from Texas to New England.

Forecast for Major Cities

Dallas, Texas

Dallas is expected to receive a mix of winter precipitation. The weather will begin with intermittent rain, transitioning to ice around midnight. Snow is anticipated on Sunday morning.

• Timing:
  • Rain: Friday 9 AM – Saturday 12 AM
  • Freezing Rain: Saturday 12 AM – Sunday 6 AM
  • Snow: Sunday 6 AM – 12 PM
• Impactful Period:
  • Freezing Rain: Saturday 3 AM – Sunday 3 AM
  • Snow: Sunday 6 AM – 10 AM
• Total Accumulation:
  • Ice: 0.63 to 1.27 cm
  • Snow: 2.5 to 7.6 cm

Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis will experience alternating snow and ice as temperatures fluctuate. Snow will start early Saturday, changing to sleet and freezing rain later.

• Timing:
  • Snow: Saturday 4 AM – 2 PM; Sunday 12 PM – 3 PM
  • Freezing Rain: Saturday 4 PM – Sunday 12 PM
• Impactful Period:
  • Freezing Rain: Saturday 4 PM – Sunday 8 AM
  • Snow: Saturday 6 AM – 12 PM
• Total Accumulation:
  • Ice: 0.26 to 1.9 cm
  • Snow and Sleet: 5 to 10 cm

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta will likely see a mix of rain and freezing rain. A transition to rain is expected as warmer air moves in.

• Timing:
  • Rain: Saturday 8 AM – 10 PM; Sunday 10 AM – 10 PM
  • Freezing Rain: Saturday 10 PM – Sunday 10 AM
• Impactful Period:
  • Freezing Rain: Saturday 10 PM – Sunday 10 AM
• Total Accumulation:
  • Ice: 0.2 to 0.7 cm

Louisville, Kentucky

Louisville is positioned to receive significant snowfall, potentially breaking records set in 1998.

• Timing:
  • Snow: Saturday 1 PM – Sunday 8 PM
• Impactful Period:
  • Snow: Saturday 4 PM – Sunday 4 PM
• Total Accumulation:
  • Snow: 25 to 40 cm

Charlotte, North Carolina

In Charlotte, major ice accumulation is a concern. The Interstate 85 corridor may experience dangerous ice levels.

• Timing:
  • Sleet and Freezing Rain: Saturday 10 PM – Monday 12 AM
• Impactful Period:
  • Freezing Rain: Sunday 4 AM – Sunday 8 PM
• Total Accumulation:
  • Ice: 1.2 to 2.5 cm

Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. is bracing for its heaviest snowfall in over five years. Rain is expected to transition to freezing rain.

• Timing:
  • Snow: Saturday 8 PM – Sunday 1 PM
  • Freezing Rain: Sunday 12 PM – Monday 12 AM
• Impactful Period:
  • Snow: Sunday 2 AM – Sunday 2 PM
  • Freezing Rain: Sunday 4 PM – Monday 12 AM
• Total Accumulation:
  • Ice: Up to 0.6 cm
  • Snow: 20 to 30 cm

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia is expected to receive notable snowfall, potentially marking its heaviest snow in a decade.

• Timing:
  • Snow: Sunday 12 AM – Monday 6 AM
  • Freezing Rain: Sunday 4 PM – Monday 12 AM
• Impactful Period:
  • Snow: Sunday 2 AM – Sunday 6 PM
• Total Accumulation:
  • Ice: Less than 2.5 cm
  • Snow: 20 to 35 cm

New York City, New York

New York City is likely to see primarily snow, with totals not seen in five years. A mix with sleet may occur overnight.

• Timing:
  • Snow: Sunday 1 AM – Monday 1 PM
• Impactful Period:
  • Snow: Sunday 8 AM – Sunday 11 PM
• Total Accumulation:
  • Snow: 25 to 35 cm

Stay Prepared

As this major winter storm approaches, residents in affected cities should take precautions. Stay informed about local weather alerts and prepare for potential power outages or hazardous travel conditions.