Monday, January 27, 2025 US is on high alert as a new winter storm approaches, threatening to bring widespread travel disruptions across the nation. This powerful system is set to deliver a dangerous mix of heavy snow, torrential rain, flooding, and severe weather. From the Southwest to the Plains and into the Gulf Coast, the storm’s impacts are expected to create hazardous conditions for air travel, roadways, and daily commutes.
With snow forecasted to pile up in the Southwest, heavy rains raising flood risks in the South, and severe storms brewing along the Gulf Coast, the nation is bracing for a weather event that could disrupt plans and impact millions. As the storm moves east, it will detach from the northern jet stream, becoming a slow-moving, closed upper-level low-pressure system. This setup will allow the storm to linger over the Four Corners region and the Plains, producing heavy snowfall.
Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of the Plains are expected to see significant accumulations, with some areas forecasted to receive feet of snow. Travel in these regions could become treacherous, and residents are urged to prepare for delays, closures, and hazardous driving conditions. At the same time, the storm will pull in warm, moisture-laden air from the Pacific Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, creating the perfect conditions for torrential rain.
Southeast Texas, Oklahoma, and Gulf Coast states are bracing for heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding, particularly in areas already.