{"id":2386462,"date":"2025-01-04T16:22:02","date_gmt":"2025-01-04T21:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/massive-winter-storm-to-blanket-midwest-east-coast-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-01-04T16:24:19","modified_gmt":"2025-01-04T21:24:19","slug":"massive-winter-storm-to-blanket-midwest-east-coast-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/massive-winter-storm-to-blanket-midwest-east-coast-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Massive winter storm to blanket midwest, east coast- Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmassive-winter-storm-to-blanket-midwest-east-coast-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2386462&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The\u2062 current winter weather situation in the United\u2064 States is dire, with \u200da <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">notable storm impacting approximately \u206462 million people<\/a>.The forecast indicates the onset of a powerful\u2062 winter storm characterized by severe snow and ice conditions, posing threats of hazardous travel and disruptions in daily life. The storm is expected \u2062to bring not only heavy snowfall but also biting cold \u200btemperatures, further exacerbating the challenges faced by\u2063 those in the affected areas.Residents are\u200c advised to remain vigilant and prepare for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/boil-water-notice-goes-out-in-texas-capital-amidst-severe-winter-weather\/\" title=\"Boil Water Notice Goes Out In Texas Capital Amidst Severe Winter Weather\">extreme weather conditions<\/a> as the\u2062 storm unfolds. <\/p>\n<p>For\u200d those \u2062in the path of the storm, it is crucial to stay informed about weather updates \u200cand any emergency advisories issued by local authorities.\u200c The impacts of this winter \u2064storm reflect ongoing concerns about\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-doubling-spending-to-prepare-for-hurricanes-storms\/\" title=\"Biden Doubling Spending to Prepare for Hurricanes, Storms\">extreme weather events<\/a> becoming more frequent and intense, likely linked\u2063 to broader changes in climate patterns.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Brutal winter weather system to impact 62 million Americans<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1928173\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>One-in-five Americans are expected to be impacted by a massive, 1,300-mile wide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/weather\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">weather<\/a> system that will bring major <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/snow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">snow storms<\/a>, treacherous ice, rain, and severe thunderstorms to the midwest and northeast starting Saturday afternoon through Monday.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>An estimated 62 million people are bracing for the brutal weather that will tear through a dozen states with a blustery mix of snow and ice over the next 48 hours. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3220424\/how-democrats-can-adjust-to-avoid-future-defeats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>DEMOCRATS WEIGH CHANGE IN STRATEGY TO AVOID MIDTERM AND 2028 DEFEATS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;For some, this could be the heaviest snowfall in over a decade,&rdquo; the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration&rsquo;s Weather Prediction Center stated in a warning.<\/p>\n<p>Winds of up to 40 miles per hour after expected in some areas, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/once-in-a-generation-winter-storm-expected-to-affect-most-of-u-s-midwest-likely-to-be-hardest-hit\/\" title=\"\u2018Once In A Generation\u2019 Winter Storm Expected To Affect Most Of U.S., Midwest Likely To Be Hardest Hit\">creating blizzard conditions<\/a> in areas that are not particularly accustomed to severe winter weather storms.<\/p>\n<p>Areas where temperatures will not dip near or below freezing could see severe thunderstorms, including the central Atlantic seaboard. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3252920\/republicans-turn-next-year-governor-battle-party-2024-success\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>REPUBLICANS TURN TO 2025 GOVERNOR BATTLES AS PARTY LOOKS TO RIDE 2024 SUCCESS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>NOAA has warned of &ldquo;considerable disruptions to daily life &hellip; dangerous or impossible driving conditions and widespread closures&rdquo; in midwestern states.<\/p>\n<p>The snow will come down starting late Saturday west of the Ohio River Valley then hit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Ohio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Ohio<\/a> on Sunday and into the Mid-Atlantic Sunday evening into Monday morning.<\/p>\n<p>The Midwest, including West Virginia, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, are expected to see the most snow totals because temperatures are already below freezing, with more than a foot of snow likely in those places.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Glenn-Youngkin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Glenn Youngkin<\/a> (R-VA) proactively declared a state of emergency Friday evening ahead of the storm&rsquo;s arrival.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m encouraging all Virginians, visitors, and travelers to stay alert, monitor the weather forecast, and prepare now for any potential impacts,&rdquo; Youngkin said.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Southern Missouri, southern Illinois, Southern Indiana, and most of Kentucky could see ice up to a quarter of an inch quick, completely immobilizing travel on the roads.<\/p>\n<p>Power outages across the regions are likely and those in the storm&rsquo;s path should stock up with supplies ahead of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/in-georgia-conservatives-seek-to-have-voters-removed-from-rolls-without-official-challenges-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"In Georgia, conservatives seek to have voters removed from rolls without official challenges - Washington Examiner\">system&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s arrival.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1928173\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1928173\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Severe winter storm to affect 62 million Americans this weekend<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2655,"featured_media":2386463,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/AP23073628849817.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[47914,5658,32076,39858,47913],"class_list":["post-2386462","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-east-coast","tag-midwest","tag-washington-examiner","tag-weather-alerts","tag-winter-storm"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/AP23073628849817.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2386462","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2655"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2386462"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2386462\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2386466,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2386462\/revisions\/2386466"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2386463"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2386462"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2386462"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2386462"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}