A large portion of the United States was bracing for travel delays and school closings Tuesday as the
latest in a series of winter storms is forecast to bring sleet, ice and snow to more than a dozen states. The storm is expected to produce heavy snow in the Mid-Atlantic Tuesday and central Plains Wednesday, with snow forecast from northeast Kentucky into West Virginia, and through the I-95 corridor from Richmond to Philadelphia, according to the National Weather Service. Areas from Kentucky to New Jersey and Delaware will generally see 3-6 inches of accumulation. But snow totals could reach 6-12 inches in parts of northern Virginia, eastern West Virginia and Washington, D.C., according to
AccuWeather . Here's a look at how much it could snow near you.
How much will it snow near me?
The map below shows the probability that an area could receive more than 4 inches of snow. Use the slider at the top left to toggle by day. You can see the full version of the forecast using the USA TODAY winter weather forecast tracker . Baltimore, Washington DC snow forecast
Snow is forecast to move into the Shenandoah Valley and central Virginia Tuesday morning before heading north toward the D.C.-Baltimore area Tuesday afternoon, according to the NWS. Winter storm warnings are in effect along and south of I-66/US-50 and US-48, as the area is expecting around 4-8 inches of snow, the weather service said. Advisories are also in effect north of these locations for 2-5 inches of snow. The steadiest snow is expected between 6 p.m. Tuesday night and 2 a.m. Wednesday, with rates up to one inch per hour, according to forecasters, with the precipitation expected to lighten up and transition to a mix of freezing rain and sleet late Wednesday morning or Wednesday evening. "A brief break in precipitation is possible Wednesday, then another area of low pressure moves through Wednesday night into Thursday before drier and breezy conditions return late week," the NWS said Tuesday.
Philadelphia snow forecast
According to the NWS office in Mount Holly, snow is expected to begin in the area as early as Tuesday afternoon, with the highest amounts expected across portions of southern New Jersey and Delmarva. Snowfall rates up to one inch per hour are possible in those areas. "Snow may mix with sleet and rain across portions of southern Delaware toward Cape May County, New Jersey tonight," the NWS in Mount Holly said Tuesday. "This would reduce the total snow amounts." The Philadelphia area is expected to see 3-4 inches of snow, with areas south of Philadelphia, such as Dover and Cape May, expected to see closer to 6-8 inches. "Additional snow and/or wintry mix is forecast north/west of I-95 Wednesday night," the NWS said.
Pittsburgh snow forecast
According to the NWS in Pittsburgh, the area where confidence is highest for exceeding 6 inches of snow Tuesday through early Wednesday morning is eastern Tucker County, West Virginia, where a winter storm warning is in effect. "Totals ranging from 2-5 inches are possible in the winter advisory area of western Tucker and Preston County as well as the higher terrain of Monongahela, Fayette and Westmoreland Counties," the NWS said Tuesday. "There will likely be a sharp drop-off in accumulation totals for locations north and west of the headlined areas." The Pittsburgh area is expected to see less than an inch of snow, according to the weather service.
Chicago snow forecast
"An impactful winter storm is expected on Wednesday when snow accumulations in excess of 6 inches are possible," the NWS in Chicago said Tuesday. "Prepare for hazardous travel conditions, especially during the afternoon and evening commute when we expect the highest snowfall rates, potentially exceeding 1 inch per hour at times," the weather service said. The current favored area for the highest snow totals is currently near and north of Pontiac, Illinois, to the Valparaiso, Indiana line.
Milwaukee snow forecast
"A winter storm watch is in effect for southeastern Wisconsin starting Wednesday morning, continuing through late Wednesday night," the NWS in Milwaukee said Tuesday. Snow amounts of six inches or more are possible in the watch area, along with snowfall rates approaching one inch per hour at times, forecasters said. The greatest rates are expected Wednesday afternoon and evening. The highest totals will likely be over southeastern Wisconsin, where lake enhancement from Lake Michigan is favored.
Kansas City snow forecast
"A strong winter storm capable of producing significant snowfall and a light glaze of ice is set to impact the region tonight through tomorrow night," the NWS in Kansas City said Tuesday. Snowfall accumulations are expected to range from 4-8 inches and a winter storm warning is in effect from midnight tonight to 9 p.m. Wednesday, the NWS said, adding that another storm capable of "additional minor snow accumulations" is possible Friday night through Saturday night.
Detroit snow forecast
A winter storm watch is in effect for all of southeastern Michigan from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday morning, according to the NWS in Detroit. "Heavy snow is possible Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday night, with snow accumulations between 4-7 inches," the NWS said Tuesday. "Light icing is possible south of I-94 as well." The weather service said forecast adjustments to snowfall amounts will be likely as the storm's track becomes more clear.
