02/11/2025
A significant winter storm will impact parts of the central and eastern U.S. from Tuesday, February 11, through Thursday, February 13, 2025, bringing heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain, and hazardous travel conditions to southeastern Missouri, northwestern Arkansas, southern Illinois and Indiana, central/northern Kentucky, northern West Virginia, northern Virginia, Maryland, southern Ohio, Delaware, and southern New Jersey.
Snow accumulations will range from 3-8 inches across many areas, with higher totals in Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. Ice accumulations up to 0.3 inches are expected in southern Virginia and parts of southern West Virginia, increasing the likelihood of power outages and tree damage. Kentucky and West Virginia are expected to see 3-5 inches of snow, while southern Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio will receive around 2-6 inches, with periods of sleet and freezing rain making roads hazardous.
A large swath of heavy snow between 10-16 inches could set up across of much of southern West Virginia and central Virginia. Washington D.C. looks to be just north of this swath expecting between 5-8 inches. Maryland, Delaware, and southern New Jersey are expected to see 6-9 inches, with snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour expected Tuesday night. Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for central/northern Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and southern New Jersey, while Winter Storm Watches are in place for southern Missouri, southern Illinois, southern Indiana, and southern Ohio. Toward the Great Smokies in North Carolina, flurries with possibly icy conditions will be possible.
A flood watch is also in effect for much of southern Kentucky. 1-2 inches of rain will be possible.
Travel conditions will be treacherous and particularly during the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Slick roads, reduced visibility, and potential road closures will be certain. Frigid temperatures will follow the storm, prolonging icy conditions into Thursday. Residents are advised to prepare for possible power outages, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay updated with local forecasts.