The US braces for an early winter storm this week, as more than 16 million people have received a winter storm warning, indicating that the cold and snow coming are not to be taken lightly.

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Snow, Ice, and Freezing Rain Are Anticipated Over a Large Area

According to weather experts, a very cold air mass coming from Canada will lift winter precipitation as far as central New England, with a large area of Michigan to New England receiving up to a foot of snow.

The whole region from Iowa to Kansas is now under light snow as of Monday morning, and the storm will continue to intensify as it moves into the east – the Central Plains, the Midwest, and the Northeast will be hit by snow and rain too. Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and Boston could be rained on and have freezing rain instead of snow due to the storm moving east along Interstate 95.

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Travel Chaos and Dangerous Road Conditions for Driving Are Expected

The cold snap followed a heavy snowstorm in the upper Midwest that dumped over a foot of snow and caused major traffic jams and delays for people going about their daily lives. Icy roads and low visibility are said to have led to a 50-vehicle pile-up on Interstate 70 in Terre Haute last weekend, according to the Indiana State Police. Weather experts warn that bad conditions (on roads and for air transport) may worsen overnight Monday into Tuesday and that traveling will be dangerous for many people.

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Weather Forecast and Safety Rules

Meteorologists said that this is “the preview of winter” and asked the people living in the areas to expect the storm to prepare for heavy snow, ice, and treacherous traffic conditions.

Travelers are recommended to postpone non-urgent travel if they can, especially during the night from Monday to Tuesday, and to be very careful if they have to drive. Moreover, people living in the areas that will be hit should make sure that they have enough of the necessities, and they ought to pay attention to the updates of local weather services as the situation ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌changes.

Storm Impact — At a Glance

The US braces for an early winter storm, and this emphasizes the requirement for people to get ready for snow, ice, and dangerous road conditions that will be spread over several states. The first cold snap is a clear warning that difficult weather situations in winter may come sooner than expected, and therefore, the people living in different areas that will be hit by the storm are advised to keep up with the weather reports, ensure their safety, and make use of any protective measures available to ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌them.

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