Winter Storm Threatens South: Criticism Mounts Over Preparedness
A new winter storm is poised to bring potentially catastrophic ice to a wide swath of the South, from Texas to the Carolinas, by the weekend. Forecasters warn of heavy snow, sleet, and treacherous freezing rain, with ice accumulations threatening widespread power outages and travel disruptions. An extremely cold arctic air mass from Canada will clash with rain, leading to a “major winter storm,” and an atmospheric river could bring significant moisture. Uncertainties remain, but travel and major airports are expected to be impacted, and residents are preparing for the storm.
John Q. Hosedrinker