What to expect from upcoming winter weather 2025 - weather tomorrow

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What to expect from upcoming winter weather 2025

 

A major winter storm is set to strike the southern United States, dumping rare snowfall and freezing temperatures on regions not used to it. The National Weather Service has issued advisories across much of the South, including Dallas, Little Rock, Memphis, Nashville, Birmingham, and Atlanta, with some areas expecting as much as six inches of snow.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared activation of the state's emergency resources ahead of severe weather. Deployed response teams and over 350 warming centers are scheduled to open statewide. The Texas Department of Transportation will pre-treat roadways with chemicals in order to avoid dangerous driving conditions, and citizens are advised to get out of their vehicles and stay inside as much as possible.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued a Weather Watch to anticipate high demand from cold weather. Even though the power grid is designed to handle that type of demand, there are expectations that some parts may go without electricity as frozen rain could damage the lines, or falling trees and other tree-related debris knock them out.

This storm fits into a larger picture of severe winter weather affecting the United States. Winter Storm Blair has already caused significant snowfall and freezing temperatures in the Midwest and mid-Atlantic, producing at least six reported deaths and power outages affecting millions of people across the nation. Disruptions have been felt from the Pacific Northwest all the way to the Gulf Coast.

As the storm progresses, residents in the affected areas are advised to monitor local weather updates, prepare for potential power outages, and avoid unnecessary travel. The combination of snow, sleet, and freezing rain is expected to create hazardous conditions, particularly in regions unaccustomed to such weather. Emergency services are on high alert, and communities are taking precautions to protect vulnerable populations, including the homeless and those without adequate heating.

The situation is constantly changing, and the authorities continue to monitor and respond to the shifting weather patterns. Residents are advised to keep themselves updated and take measures for their safety as this winter storm is unlike any other.