A powerful spring storm is currently battering the Western United States bringing “blizzard conditions” and heavy snow to mountain regions.
The National Weather Service has issued urgent warnings as the system moves across Montana and the Sierra Nevada, where some peaks are expected to see up to 24 inches of fresh powder.
This “volatile spring weather pattern” is creating treacherous travel conditions on major highways like I-70 and I-80.
Beyond the snow, a massive cold front is diving into the Midwest and the Northeast, causing temperatures to plunge by as much as 50 degrees.
Meteorologists warn that this “weather whiplash” will bring a “widespread hard freeze” to states like New York and Pennsylvania.
Experts are particularly worried about local farming noting that “some areas could experience a hard freeze which can be devastating for early-season vegetation.”
While major cities may avoid the worst of the ice due to urban heat, rural areas are bracing for lows in the 20s.
AccuWeather senior meteorologist Brett Anderson stated, “We are looking at two consecutive very cold mornings for many areas.”
Residents are advised to protect outdoor plants and keep winter coats handy as the unreasonable chill lingers through the week.
