The second significant winter storm of 2025 is expected to impact the central and southeastern regions of the United States throughout the weekend, leading to hazardous road conditions and a multitude of flight delays and cancellations from Dallas to Atlanta and Charlotte, according to meteorologists at AccuWeather. The storm is projected to bring 1-6 inches of snow from central Texas through much of Tennessee and the southern Appalachians from Thursday to Friday. Some areas, particularly just north of Dallas, Little Rock in Arkansas, and parts of eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina mountains, may experience up to 6-12 inches of snow. AccuWeather’s Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno mentioned that the Dallas metro area may see limited snowfall at the onset of the storm due to sleet and freezing rain, but the latter half is expected to bring 3-6 inches of snow. The storm is likely to cause disruptions in Nashville, Knoxville, Memphis, and Chattanooga in Tennessee, with a mix of snow and sleet impacting various cities. Across northeastern Texas, northern Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and South Carolina, as well as southern Arkansas and central Texas, a widespread area of sleet may reduce snow accumulation. A small amount of freezing rain along the Interstate-20 corridor could pose risks for drivers and pedestrians. The storm will draw moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, resulting in heavy downpours and possible thunderstorms from Texas to northern Florida along the I-10 corridor. The southern Appalachians will experience challenging conditions with heavy snow and icy patches, adding to the difficulties for those affected by Hurricane Helene in September. Motorists in Atlanta, Charlotte, and Greenville, South Carolina, should be cautious as the storm progresses, with freezing rain and sleet expected to create dangerous driving conditions.
Bridges, overpasses, elevated surfaces, or areas that do not receive direct sunlight are expected to be particularly slippery due to the storm. As the storm progresses, it is likely to transition to plain rain and drizzle on Friday night, although some locations may briefly experience wet snow before the storm moves on. North of Charlotte, the colder air is anticipated to maintain its presence, leading to a widespread zone of snow and ice affecting North Carolina and southern Virginia from Friday to Saturday. This is likely to result in slippery and hazardous travel conditions in the region.
In the Carolina Piedmont, the accumulation of freezing rain on trees and power lines could raise concerns about power outages. Additionally, the storm is forecasted to bring accumulating snow further north into the mid-Atlantic, central Appalachians, and parts of New England over the weekend.
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