Seven states are expecting heavy snow ahead of an Arctic blast that is set to descend across the U.S. beginning on Friday and lasting until early next week.
Why It Matters
Millions are bracing for subzero wind chills this weekend as the coldest air of the season hits most of the country. The Arctic blast will bring snow squalls to several states, and seven other states are expecting heavy snow ahead of the plunging temperatures.
What To Know
On Thursday, winter weather advisories or winter storm warnings were in place for Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Montana and Wyoming.
In Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, 1 to 5 inches of snow was expected, depending on the location. The snow was expected to fall through early Friday morning.
In Wyoming and Montana, up to 6 inches of snowfall was expected through Friday…