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Gran parte de EEUU despide 2025 en medio de una potente tormenta de nieve y lluvia helada
Gran parte de Estados Unidos despide 2025 bajo el impacto de una potente tormenta invernal que deja intensas nevadas, lluvias heladas y apagones en amplias zonas del norte y el este del país, según alertas del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional
TL;DR
- A potent winter storm is impacting large areas of the northern and eastern United States with heavy snow, freezing rain, and ice.
- Thousands of homes in New York are experiencing power outages due to the ice storm, and numerous traffic accidents have been reported.
- The storm system, described as a powerful cyclone, is causing blizzard conditions with heavy snow in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions.
- New England is experiencing freezing rain and sleet, which is expected to change to rain as warmer air moves in.
- Snowfall accumulations are predicted to exceed 30 centimeters in parts of the Great Lakes, with potential for up to 60 centimeters along the southern coast of Lake Superior.
- Over 700 flights have been delayed and about 100 canceled on Monday due to the severe weather conditions.
- An arctic front accompanying the storm is ending a period of record-high temperatures in many parts of the country, with temperatures expected to drop significantly.
- The western US will largely experience calm weather, except for southeastern New Mexico and southwestern Texas, which may see over 15 centimeters of snow and blizzard-like conditions.
- Meteorologists anticipate a rapid temperature increase in the northern and central plains later in the week.
- Authorities are advising the public to stay informed and take precautions due to the adverse weather conditions.