Schools throughout Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin called off amid blizzard-like conditions and warnings for people to stay home
Schools throughout Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin called off amid blizzard-like conditions and warnings for people to stay putFirst published on Wed 22 Feb 2023 13.14 GMT
In the north, the storm was expected to dump up to 2ft of snow in some areas. Emergency management leaders warned of potential “whiteout” conditions. Schools throughout the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin were called off on Wednesday. Offices closed and so did the Minnesota legislature. TheIn Wyoming, virtually every road was impacted. Officials warned closures could last for days.
The snowfall could be historic. As much as 25in may pile up, with the heaviest amounts falling across east-central Minnesota and west-central, the National Weather Service said. Wind gusts could reach 50mph and wind chills are expected to hit -50F in some parts of the Dakotas and Minnesota.The weather service said the blizzard would involve two rounds. For the Minneapolis-St Paul area, the first blast arrives on Wednesday afternoon with up to 7in of snow.
But record warmth was expected in the mid-Atlantic and south-east – 30F to 40F above normal in some places. Record highs are expected from Baltimore to New Orleans and in much of Florida. Washington DC could hit 80F on Thursday, which would top the record of 78F set in 1874.
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