If you’ve been anywhere near a TV or social media outlet the past few weeks, you’ll recall a round of ice & snow that impacted portions of the deep south.
Well, a more potent weather maker is currently laying the foundation for major impacts come tomorrow, with ice accumulations of 1-2″, and snow amounts of 4-8+” for a lot of the same areas. If this forecast comes to fruition, major hazards are expected to unfold. Have a look at this graphic posted by the US National Weather Service Southern Region Headquarters:
Travel will become virtually impossible across certain areas, with widespread power outages also anticipated. As if that wasn’t enough, many trees are expected to be lost as well. If you have friends or family in these locations, please make sure they are aware of this evolving weather situation, which will last through Thursday.
Some people have already received copious amounts of the white stuff, while others are preparing and attempting to warm others ahead of time. Hopefully everyone come out of this unscathed, but it’s not looking likely. Here’s a few examples of the events already starting to unfold, with others preparing for the inevitable:
Snow is coming down hard with very little visibility. About 6″ so far in New Bern, NC. @wxbrad @JimCantore pic.twitter.com/Jl0gtCGwfL
— Zach Frailey (@UprootedPhotos) February 11, 2014
@JimCantore @mikebettes @weatherchannel ATL is ready this time. pic.twitter.com/sTFKmOBX2T
— Leslie Miller (@lmiller081084) February 11, 2014
@wxbrad Nearly 5″ @ my aunt’s house in New Bern! pic.twitter.com/KyVU1xmNo2 — Justin Tomlin (@jtomlinwx) February 11, 2014
#Ice storm Wed will be comparable to 1/23/2000 when over 300k lost power. http://t.co/LdtUCk3KQW Prepare now #gawx pic.twitter.com/vzoltkZ4EV — NWS Atlanta (@NWSAtlanta) February 11, 2014
RT @wudduk74: Don’t see this everyday in Pisgah, AL. Still slick tho. pic.twitter.com/dv7mNbvYmY
— Ari Sarsalari (@AriWeather) February 11, 2014