A winter storm has killed at least three people as it moves across the U.S. and is expected to get worse. Western New York could see up to two feet of snow as temperatures continue to drop across the East.
There have been nearly 450 storm-related crashes in the U.S. since Winter Storm Argos – the first major storm of the winter season – began traveling across the states last week, The Weather Channel noted, starting by dumping more than a foot of snow in Wyoming and Montana on Thursday.
Weather.com meteorologist Chris Dolce said Argos will produce snow and strong winds over mainly interior portions of the Northeast through Monday.
The storm is expected to cover many more parts of the northeast until Tuesday morning, AccuWeather noted.
“The setup into Monday night favors very narrow and intense lake-effect snow bands that can tap into moisture from the Great Lakes,” said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Kristina Pydynowski. “The result will be a substantial amount of snow over a very localized area.”
“Visibility can go from clear to near zero in just a matter of a couple miles, catching motorists off guard,” said AccuWeather meteorologist Jake Sojda.
Some Rochester schools have canceled Monday classes or issued two hour delays, and nearly 17,000 Rochester residents were without electricity Sunday night because of the storm.
New York Gov. Chris Cuomo warned New Yorkers to be on the lookout for severe weather conditions as Argos passes through, said International Business Times.
“With the first major snowfall forecast for parts of the state, I am urging New Yorkers to be prepared and stay safe,” Cuomo said. “New Yorkers should take appropriate precautions now, especially if they are traveling. Roads may become hazardous, and I strongly encourage everyone to drive responsibly.”
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