Winter storm warnings had been issued for 11 states from the National Weather Service (NWS) Tuesday morning, with more snow forecast to hit parts of the country.
Why It Matters
Snow can disrupt travel and lead to hazardous driving conditions.
Freezing temperatures may present health risks, especially for vulnerable groups such as infants and older adults. Winter storms can also trigger power outages.
File photo: A person walks a dog in Prospect Park after an overnight snowstorm on February 9, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. File photo: A person walks a dog in Prospect Park after an overnight snowstorm on February 9, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
What To Know
As of early Tuesday morning, winter storm warnings were in place in Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, Ohio, and Nebraska.
The NWS says winter storm warnings are issued “when a significant combination of hazardous winter weather is occurring or imminent.”
Areas under winter storm warning included the northern half of Kansas, Northwest Missouri and Southwest Nebraska, Central and Northeastern Kentucky, the southern tip of Idaho, the majority of Virginia, West Virginia, and Delaware, as well as the southernmost part of New Jersey.
Snowfall was expected across the affected areas. While the exact level anticipated varied from state to state, localized amounts up to 10 inches would be possible on the ridges of portions of Central, Northwest, and Western Virginia and Eastern West Virginia.
The NWS said heavy mixed precipitation was expected, as well as ice accumulations up to one-10th of an inch. It warned that travel could be very difficult and that hazardous conditions could affect Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
Heavy snow of up to 9 inches was possible for portions of Central and Southern Delaware and Northeast Maryland.
Parts of Central, East Central, North Central, and Northeast Kansas could also see up to 9 inches of snowfall, the NWS said.
What People Are Saying
NWS Hastings, Nebraska, said on X, formerly Twitter: “Winter Storm Warnings/Watches for south central Nebraska/north central Kansas, in effect from 6 PM Tuesday until 6 PM Wednesday. Warning area: NC KS. Heavy snow is expected, total accumulations between 6 – 9 inches possible. Watch area: SC NE. Total Snow 5-7 inches.”
NWS Baltimore/Washington said on X: “Snow will overspread the area from SW to NE through the day on Tuesday Snowfall rates will likely be ~ 1″ [inch] per hour Tuesday evening along/south of I-66/US-50.”
NWS Louisville, Kentucky, said on X yesterday: “A band of heavy snow is expected to set up roughly along and south of I-64 late tonight into Tuesday morning, with significant accumulations possible. Heavy rain in southern Kentucky may lead to minor flooding.”
What Happens Next
At the time of writing, the latest winter storm warning was in effect until early Thursday.
Forecasts are subject to change, with the NWS issuing regular updates on its website.
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