A storm system looming over the Rockies will track coast-to-coast, leaving a trail of potentially hazardous conditions including snow, ice and rain, as some areas are already under winter weather advisories.
After a major winter storm that caused travel chaos during the busy Thanksgiving holiday weekend, meteorological winter is set to begin this week with a powerful coast-to-coast storm that will have widespread impacts.
The cross-country storm begins in the Rockies on Sunday and moves northeastward by Wednesday, threatening snow, ice and rain to airports, roads and communities in its path.
December storm outlook map
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Snow will develop over parts of the Northern Rockies and move southward, bringing potential snowfall to Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico before the storm moves across the Plains.
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Monday: The strength of the storm has increased as it moves towards the plains.
The storm is headed toward the Plains, where it could bring even more snowfall to Chicago, St. Louis and Detroit, just days after a record Thanksgiving weekend blizzard swept the Midwest.
3-5 inches of snow could fall from northern Missouri to northern Illinois.
Snow will also increase in the Ohio River Valley, with 1-3 inches of snow accumulation expected.
Snow forecast in Chicago through Tuesday
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Snow is a major concern for major interstates in Arkansas and Oklahoma as cold arctic air still persists.
Cities like Tulsa, Little Rock and Fort Smith are in the danger zone for light snowfall and possible ice disruption.
Major interstate impacts Monday morning
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Tuesday through Wednesday: See impacts from the Mid-Atlantic to the Northeast
The storm will move through the Northeast, bringing mainly rain with a wintry mix to the Mid-Atlantic and New England.
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There is a risk of snow in the mountains of West Virginia and Virginia, as potentially snow or rain will affect parts of the Northeast.
Snowfall Forecast Projection for the East
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The cold air is expected to bring snow to inland parts of Maine and Pennsylvania. However, snow accumulation is uncertain at this time and more will be known in the coming days.
The Fox Forecast Center says the storm’s path will still have a big impact on who sees rain or snow.
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Stay tuned to Fox Weather for continued coverage as we track this coast-to-coast storm and its upcoming impacts.
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