Dangerous winter storm forecast to sweep through several states with heavy snow and sleet
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A dangerous incoming winter storm has more than 20 states from the Rocky Mountains to New England — and as far south as Texas — under winter storm warnings, watches or both. The system is expected to bring "a variety of winter weather hazards, including heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain," according to the National Weather Service.
The storm could deliver up to two feet of snow along the San Juan, La Garita, Sangre De Cristo and Wet mountains, accompanied with wind gusts as high as 35 mph, the NWS said. Meanwhile, some Michigan counties could see up to 15 inches of snow, Arkansas cities could see up to 8 inches, western and north central New York could see up to 9 inches and parts of Texas may be in for up to 8 inches of accumulated snow.
Mixed precipitation across certain states could also make for icy conditions, like in Oklahoma, where portions of the state are forecast to accumulate up to one half inch of ice.
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