Varied Snow Accumulation Across the US

Over the weekend, two weather systems affected the United States, resulting in snow, rain, and strong winds in several regions, particularly the Northeast and parts of the West and Midwest. Maps showing the total snowfall accumulation from the winter storms provide a visualization of the varying snowfall across the country. While Philadelphia and New York City experienced primarily rainy conditions with minimal snow accumulation, other areas in the Northeast and surrounding regions were heavily blanketed with snow, such as the Poconos in Pennsylvania, the Hudson Valley in New York, and counties north of Boston extending into southern New Hampshire. On the West Coast, a second storm system brought snow to sections of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, with varied accumulation levels reported in different areas. The Midwest also saw snowfall, with cities like Lincoln, Nebraska, and Chicago receiving moderate accumulation. Overall, the snow accumulation was more significant outside major cities and in areas of higher elevation, with pockets of heavy snow reported in northern states. Notably, Groton, Vermont recorded the highest snowfall total in the US, with over 22 1/2 inches, followed by Wolf Creek Pass in Colorado with 21 inches. Additionally, the forecast predicts heavy snow for parts of Washington state and Oregon, while the mid-latitude cyclone forming over the Great Plains is expected to bring hazardous travel conditions. Severe thunderstorm warnings have also been issued for the central Gulf Coast and southeastern US.