A winter storm and frontier that poured heavy snow on parts of the central US this week has now shifted to the east, bringing the risk of flash floods, further snowfall and icy conditions to areas stretching from the Great Lakes to the Southern Plains .
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for Wednesday in the southern plains and the middle of the Mississippi Valley, with rain showers expected to flood into urban areas.
SNOW, FLOOD THREATS NEW YEAR’S PARTIES
Behind the frontier – which is a separation of air masses – cold air will turn the moisture into snow and ice across West Texas.
The predicted snow and rainfall is until Thursday. (Fox News)
The system will then move to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Wednesday night.
In the Northwest Pacific, a front will move inland from the mountainous region to central California by Thursday.
Winter storm guards, warnings and advice apply Wednesday. (Fox News)
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The system will bring coastal rain and heavy snow through the region by Wednesday night before heading to the Great Basin.
Rain and snow will continue on New Year’s Day in the North West. Snowfall numbers can be 12 to 18 centimeters between the Cascades.