ANOTHER Arctic front is starting to hit several parts of the US as snow and ice are forecast this weekend.
With freezing cold air sweeping several parts of the country, wintry weather is expected this afternoon and will continue through the night.
The storm, named Jasper by The Weather Channel, will sweep up from the Southeast through parts of the Midwest and East Coast.
The Carolinas are expected to take the brunt of the storm, with Charleston, South Carolina, issuing its first winter storm watch since January 5, 2018.
The National Weather Service issued winter storm watches this week for other huge parts of the country, including New Jersey, Virginia, and Texas.
Some states, including Virginia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, have declared states of emergency ahead of the upcoming storm.
The storm comes just days after Snowstorm Izzy dropped a foot or more of snow in several northern states last weekend after also slamming the Southeast.
Read our Snow Storm live blog for the very latest news and updates…
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Name criticism
Some are criticizing the name choice of the upcoming storm, which is Jasper.
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FAA warns travelers to check flights
The Federal Aviation Administration warned that winter storm Jasper may impact upcoming flights.
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Meteorologist in Raleigh, North Carolina
Meteorologist Justin Michaels reported that his team is in Raleigh, North Carolina, where 1-3 inches of snow is expected.
He warned people to pay attention to the threat of ice.
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Over 17 million under alerts
The Weather Channel reported that more than 17million people are under winter weather alerts.
Over 2million are under winter storm warnings. In parts of South Carolina, an ice storm warning has been issued.
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Map with timing
The Weather Channel provided an animated map, which shows timing predictions of the wintry weather expected.
It shows the timing of the storm from 1pm Friday until 6am Saturday.
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Winter storm names
These are the names the Weather Channel chose for winter storms during the 2021 to 2022 season:
- Atticus
- Bankston
- Carrie
- Delphine
- Elmer
- Frida
- Garrett
- Hatcher
- Izzy
- Jasper
- Kenan
- Landon
- Miles
- Nancy
- Oaklee
- Phyllis
- Quinlan
- Rachel
- Silas
- Tad
- Usher
- Vega
- Willow
- Xandy
- Yeager
- Zion
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How storm names are chosen
The Weather Channel chooses names for snowstorms, and explained the process on its website.
“The names will be used in alphabetical order to identify winter storms that meet objective naming criteria based on National Weather Service winter storm warnings, blizzard warnings and ice storm warnings,” the outlet noted.
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Who names snowstorms?
The Weather Channel names snowstorms.
The outlet noted that the 2021-22 season is the 10th season The Weather Channel will be naming winter storms.
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Storm named Jasper
The Weather Channel named the winter storm Jasper.
The platform explained that the names selected will be used in alphabetical order.
The last storm, which took place over the weekend, was named Izzy.
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Snow predictions early Saturday
The Weather Channel has warned that the winter storm threatens snow and ice in parts of the South and southern mid-Atlantic into early Saturday.
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Mid-Atlantic region sees hazards through Saturday
In a Twitter post, the National Weather Service warned of risky conditions into Saturday morning for those in the Mid-Atlantic.
“Snow and ice will bring hazardous travel conditions [for] much of the southern Mid-Atlantic region tonight, and especially Friday and Friday night,” the Eastern Region branch wrote in a statement.
“A storm is expected to form along this front and move off the coast, bringing more substantial snow and ice to parts of the southern mid Atlantic Friday into Saturday,” the branch said in an earlier tweet.
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Vehicle safety tips
The South Carolina Department of Emergency Management shared some driving safety tips and winter storm advice last week, ahead of Izzy’s arrival.
Drivers can apply the same advice to roadways impacted by Winter Storm Jasper.
Avoid unnecessary travel in affected areas.
If you must travel, be sure your vehicle is working properly, your cell phone is fully charged, and extra blankets and snacks are packed in case of delays.
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Southeast region’s snowfall totals
These are the towns and cities in the Southewast that have received the most snowfall so far, according to the Weather Channel.
Brevard, NC is in first place with 10 inches.
Scarly, NC received 8 inches.
Boiling Springs and and Mountain Rest, both in South Carolina, saw 6 inches.
And Clarkesville, GA received 5.6 inches.
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‘Exhausted’ Toronto boy goes viral
Carter Trozzolo said he was exhausted from shoveling around his neighborhood.
The child admitted, “I really wish I was in school right now.”
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50million under weather alerts
In a tweet, The Weather Channel announced that more than 50million are under winter weather and ice alerts.
Winter storm Jasper is bringing warnings, watches and advisories to much of the Southeast this weekend.
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Charleston’s first watch in years
The last time the South Carolina city issued a winter storm watch was on January 5, 2018.
According to AccuWeather, the storm will track a few hundred miles farther south and east than the previous storm over the weekend, Izzy.
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What is a winter weather watch?
A winter weather watch indicates that there is potential for severe winter weather.
If a winter weather watch is issued, prepare for dangerous weather conditions.
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What is a winter weather warning?
A winter weather warning indicates that a storm is more than likely in your area, and you should take action immediately.
Expect dangerous conditions and try to avoid travel.
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What is a winter weather advisory?
A winter weather advisory is an indication that winter weather conditions are likely.
However, the conditions expected are not severe enough to warrant a warning.
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South Carolina State of Emergency
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has declared another State of Emergency in South Carolina due to the impending winter storm this weekend.
Current weather reports show a mix of snow and ice will begin in the state on late Friday morning and remain through Saturday morning.
The National Weather Service has also issued a winter storm watch for the entire Midlands of South Carolina ahead of this weekend.
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North Carolina State of Emergency
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has declared a second State of Emergency ahead of the second winter storm expected this weekend.
Starting Thursday, a wintry mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and ice are expected to cause major impacts in central and eastern North Carolina.
“This state of emergency will waive some transportation regulations to allow for quicker storm preparation and response and power restoration,” said Governor Cooper in the press release.
“North Carolinians should prepare today for this storm and make sure they have any medications, food and emergency equipment they may need over the next few days.”
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Where will it snow this weekend?
Forecasters aren’t exactly clear yet about what that storm will bring but people from Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York City and Boston are all being urged to keep an eye on the weather forecast as the storm could move northwards from the south Friday night and into Saturday, Accuweather says.
There could be travel chaos for people in Georgia to the Carolinas, Virginia, Delaware, Maryland and southern New Jersey due to a mixture of snow and ice between Friday and early Saturday.
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Will it snow in Idaho today?
Idaho will see light snowfall from winter storm Jasper.
Local news outlets report that an inch or less is expected for the Treasure Valley.
In the mountains, 3-6 inches are possible, and at the ski resorts, there will likely be 1-3 inches in the mountain valleys.
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Will it snow in New York today?
Parts of New York City and Long Island have been put on Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories.
The worst has passed for residents of NYC and Long Island, who saw anywhere from 1 to 3 inches.
Snow Team 4 reports that 3 to 5 inches are expected in areas north and west of the city Thursday rather than a 1-to-3 inch estimate across the tri-state.
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The Knickerbocker Storm
This two day storm occurred in 1922, on January 27-28.
28 inches of snow were dumped in Washington D.C., and after the storm subsided, hundreds of people tried to catch a showing of the silent film “Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford” at the Knickerbocker Theatre.
The storm earned its name after 98 people were killed when the theatre’s flat roof collapsed, crushing spectators.
The Knickerbocker Theatre was the largest and most modern movie house in Washington D.C, according to History.com.
