Brutal Arctic Blast Unleashes Heavy Snow and Freezing Rain Across the Northern U.S.

Brutal Arctic Blast Unleashes Heavy Snow and Freezing Rain Across the Northern U.S.

 In Event News

The United States is currently experiencing a wave of severe winter weather, affecting regions from the East to the Pacific Northwest. As the eastern part of the country begins to recover from a brutal Arctic blast, the Pacific Northwest is now facing its own set of challenges with a new winter storm.

In the Pacific Northwest, freezing rain and icy conditions are causing significant disruptions. Oregon has been particularly hard hit, with over 85,000 homes and businesses losing power due to the accumulation of ice on power lines and trees. Areas around Portland, Oregon, and the Columbia River Gorge are seeing substantial ice buildup, leading to road closures and dangerous travel conditions.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the country, Buffalo, New York, is enduring lake-effect snow, with forecasts predicting 1 to 3 feet of snow and strong wind gusts up to 40mph till Thursday evening. This follows Northeastern cities like New York and Philadelphia ending record snowless streaks, receiving significant snow for the first time in nearly two years.

As the Pacific Northwest battles freezing rain and snow, the rest of the country is bracing for another Arctic blast. This upcoming surge of cold air is expected to bring frigid temperatures across the northern Plains, Midwest, and Deep South by the end of the week.

Severe Winter Weather in the US: Actionable Insights on EigenPrism

All EigenPrism® users can assess the post-event impact using the following event footprint :

All EigenPrism® users can assess the forecast using the following report template:

The comprehensive report template auto-updates with the latest available forecasts, which include:

  • 72-hr Forecast Freezing Rain Accumulation,
  • 72-hr Forecast Snow Accumulation,
  • Potential Winter Storm Overall Impact, and
  • Potential Winter Storm Flash Freeze Impact

Escape the News Cycle | Get Alerts Automatically For Events Impacting Your Assets

With EigenPrism Alerts, you can set Alerts and free yourself from constant event monitoring. Set up personalized alerts based on predefined impact thresholds and choose how you receive them – via email, SMS, or directly within EigenPrism. This way, you stay informed on your own terms, focusing only on the events that truly matter to your assets.

Set your alerts now.

Don’t have access to EigenPrism®?  

Sign up for a trial account and access full impact reports of all events. Contact us and we’ll set up a trial account for you.