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18 December (UPI) On Sunday, the meteorologists at AccuWeather were increasingly confident that a large storm will develop later this week, posing a threat to produce a wide swath of snow, rain, and strong winds from the Plains to the Atlantic Coast.

Through the holiday weekend, temperatures will drop to bone-chilling levels as the storm intensifies. This rush of arctic air could be one of the most intense and protracted Christmastime Arctic air events in decades. Concerns of a quick freeze-up may arise as a result of the storm’s precipitation-induced temperature drops.

At Boston Airport Cab we were expecting a good turnout of holiday travellers and a busy airport taxi service in Boston. Most people did not travel much in the last two holiday seasons due to Covid 19 and related disruptions. This year is supposed to be a big time for us. But such dampening weather conditions threaten to bring down our holiday spirits.

Given the heightened travel demand around Christmas and the pressure on merchants and shipping companies to keep shelves supplied and deliveries on schedule, the storm’s timing could not be worse.

During the period from Thursday to Saturday, snow is anticipated to fall from portions of the southern Plains to the Midwest, Northeast, and possibly even the deep Southeast states.

The inner West might experience snow as early as Wednesday due to the storm’s first phase, and Denver is predicted to receive several inches of precipitation by Wednesday night.

In the past 6 months, roughly since May 2022, we have recorded rising travel from Boston, Ma to Maine cities and Boston, MA to Connecticut cities. Boston to New Hampshire has been low key but we expect that to rise this year starting from this holiday season. Families and students visiting their loved ones are going to make up the bulk of the traffic.

The track will determine which areas get the most snow, but forecasters are becoming more confident that even a little or a little bit of snow, combined with cold temperatures and strong winds, will cause a quick freeze-up and slick travel from parts of the lower Mississippi Valley to the Midwest and Northeast states.

This implies that along with the more typical wintry difficulty spots farther north like Chicago, Detroit, and Pittsburgh, cities like St. Louis and Nashville, and maybe as far south as Dallas and Atlanta, could be looking at some snow.

 

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When travelling in a snowstorm or on snow-smeared roads this season always remembers to follow the child seat guidelines. You can get a Boston Ma taxi with car seats for just $5-$10.

When taking into account the prospective storm’s strength, the approach of Arctic air and the area’s open terrain, AccuWeather Senior Long-Range Meteorologist Joe Lundberg said, “This is the type of situation that can lead to ground blizzards in areas of the Central states.”

According to AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jon Porter, “This storm will likely get strong, feeding on the incredibly sharp contrast between the surging frigid air arriving from the Central states and comparatively warm air throughout the Southeastern U.S. Major East Coast storms have frequently formed in this manner over the years, increasing the possibility of significant amounts of snow and rain, strong winds, coastal flooding, violent thunderstorms, and even tornadoes on the storm’s southern side.

The main effects of the impending storm and cold have been outlined by Chief On-Air Meteorologist at AccuWeather, Bernie Rayno, this week.

The intricate structure of the storm will be one of these crucial elements. For instance, a storm core may move toward the Great Lakes while a second storm centre may develop late this week over the Appalachians or directly along the Atlantic coast. This could make it possible for dangerous winter weather to develop across a very vast area, worsening effects during the Christmas break.

The principal type of precipitation anticipated in the major metro regions of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston could be influenced by the secondary storm formation. At this point, these areas are still in line for at least some snow or a wintry mix during the storm.

Porter continued, “People and businesses in the eastern U.S., especially those travelling, should be extra alert and frequently check AccuWeather forecasts this week to stay updated on expected impacts. The exact track of the storm will determine which areas receive heavy snow versus heavy rain and the most significant impacts.

Even regions on the storm’s warmer eastern side may not be completely immune to winter weather. As the storm continues, temperatures may drop suddenly as the Arctic, arctic air quickly spills in, possibly turning any rain into snow. Depending on the storm’s precise intensity, this can happen at any time and anywhere.