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Major Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest

A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that may cause impossible travel conditions and power outages. Blizzard conditions are possible along coastal areas from the DelMarVa Peninsula through southeastern New England. Wet weather and strong winds return to the Pacific Northwest and north-central California. Read More >

Overview

Early on April 11, 2020 a spring storm moved from southwestern Canada into the northern plains. Rain initially developed ahead of the system early Saturday morning. A cold front moved from northeast to southwest across the area Saturday, changing the rain to snow. Moderate to heavy snow fell Saturday night across the region, with 1-inch per hour snowfall rates at times. The snow tapered off quickly Easter Sunday morning, April 12, 2020.

2S Lead, SD courtesy Bill H.
2S Lead, SD
Courtesy Bill H.
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