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Snow is expected to blanket the northeast again on Friday, with authorities warning the conditions could make travel dangerous and emergency measures triggered in several areas.
More than 100 million people, nearly 30% of the U.S. population, are under winter weather warnings across the Pacific Northwest, Northern Plains, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast. This follows extreme winter conditions over the past week that have resulted in at least one death. 55 people in 10 statesprimarily in the Pacific Northwest and South.
Snowfall began early Friday morning across parts of the Mid-Atlantic coast and Northeast.
Overall, another 1 to 3 inches of snow could be added from the Great Lakes to the East Coast. However, parts of the Appalachians and some areas near the coast could see snow totals approaching half a foot by the time the snowfall ends Friday night.
Washington, D.C., could see 2 to 4 inches of snow on Friday, and Baltimore could see 3 to 6 inches.
According to the National Weather Service, 4 to 6 inches of snow is expected in Philadelphia and 2 to 3 inches in New York City. The heaviest snow in these areas should begin to subside by late Friday.
New York City officials issued a travel advisory on Friday, warning of poor visibility and possible travel delays. Meanwhile, Philadelphia officials expect the storm to be the city’s heaviest snowfall in nearly two years.
Further north, the lake-effect snow hitting the Buffalo, N.Y., area is also expected to ease significantly by Friday. – However, the effects are expected to last into the weekend. Buffalo could see another 3 inches of snow on top of the heavy snow that has already fallen.
The heaviest lake-effect snow (up to 8 inches) could fall on the southern shores of the Great Lakes region, including Cleveland, Ohio, and Erie, Pennsylvania, into Saturday morning.
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The forecast has prompted authorities to activate emergency protocols as several inches of snow could fall across large swathes of the United States.
A snow emergency is in effect for the city of Philadelphia on Friday. announced.
“Looking at the forecast map, it looks like we’re the favorites for this event,” Philadelphia Managing Director Adam Thiel said at a press conference Thursday. “I want you to take this seriously. If you don’t have to be on the road, don’t be on the road.”
Officials said the city prepared by cleaning and treating roads. In addition, more than 400 pieces of equipment are on hand to help with the response, said Carlton Williams, director of the Streets Department.
Central offices and schools in Philadelphia will also be closed Friday and remote learning will be conducted, officials said.
In New York City, emergency management officials warned that the storm could impact Friday night’s commute.
“The morning commute is not expected to be affected, but the evening commute will experience transit delays due to snow-covered, slushy roads and poor visibility,” city emergency management officials said in a news release. There is a possibility.”
As snow and cold blanket New York, outreach teams will tour the city’s five boroughs to provide shelter to people experiencing homelessness, the city announced.
In nearby New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy extended a state of emergency as 3 to 6 inches of snow is expected in the state.
“It looks like Mother Nature is making up for lost time,” Murphy said Thursday night. “New Jersey has had very little snow in recent years, but today we are experiencing our second snowstorm of the week.”
Murphy warned that the snow could melt and turn to slush and ice by Friday morning, making Friday night’s commute dangerous. The morning commute may also be affected, according to the National Weather Service.
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New Jersey Department of Transportation Secretary Diane Gutierrez-Scassetti said state officials are coordinating with Pennsylvania officials to implement the commercial vehicle ban at 3 a.m. Friday. The order does not apply to the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden City Parkway, or Atlantic City Expressway.
West Virginia is also under a state of emergency ahead of the winter storm, according to a news release from the governor’s office.
The governor announced that all of Oregon is under a state of emergency due to a severe ice storm continuing on the West Coast. announced on Thursday on social media.
“Thousands of people across the state have been affected by the storm, including power outages, lack of transportation, and a range of safety concerns associated with the severe weather,” Gov. Tina Kotek said in a statement.
“The state is working with counties in assessing their needs, including significant federal resources that may be freed up by a statewide emergency,” Kotek said.
More than 108,000 homes and businesses in Oregon were without power as of Friday morning, the newspaper reported. Tracking site PowerOutage.us.
Oregon and Washington could see up to an additional half-inch of ice accumulation through Friday. Up to 6 inches of snow is possible, with the heaviest snow expected in the highlands and interior of Washington into Friday.
Some major school districts across the country are closed, while others are opting for virtual learning or alternative school dismissal times.
After days of closure due to an ice storm, Portland, Oregon Public Schools will be closed again on Friday. This district is one of the largest districts in the Pacific Northwest. Websitewith more than 49,000 students enrolled.
“We are passionate about reopening schools, but we will not make decisions that will put our communities at risk.” portland public schools Said.
On the east coast, baltimore city public schools, philadelphia school district, fairfax county public schools Virginia and newark public schools New Jersey is closed on Fridays. passaic public school New Jersey disbands early.
However, New York City public schools will continue with their regular Friday drop-off and dismissal times. largest school district in the country Said. More than 1 million students attend New York City public schools.
In the Midwest, cleveland metropolitan school district We will be closed on Fridays, including CMSD Virtual School and CMSD Remote School. Other Ohio school districts closing Friday include: akron public schools and hamilton city schools.
In Iowa, Stanton Community School And that Sidney Community School District Virtual learning will take place on Fridays.