{"id":139823,"date":"2025-01-19T21:27:51","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T14:27:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=139823"},"modified":"2025-01-19T21:27:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-19T14:27:51","slug":"millions-from-houston-to-atlanta-brace-for-rare-winter-storm-packing-snow-ice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=139823","title":{"rendered":"Millions from Houston to Atlanta brace for rare winter storm packing snow, ice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"featured featured-video video-ct\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-container\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"embed\" data-video-id=\"fmc-px7y9wnhg42dfyar\" class=\"m video-player\"><a href=\"\" class=\"video-link\"><span class=\"overlay\"\/> <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" width=\"640\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static-media.fox.com\/fmc\/prod\/weather\/37265720377\/320\/179\/izix8adj2ptaephf.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static-media.fox.com\/fmc\/prod\/weather\/37265720377\/640\/358\/izix8adj2ptaephf.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" width=\"1536\" height=\"864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static-media.fox.com\/fmc\/prod\/weather\/37265720377\/768\/432\/izix8adj2ptaephf.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static-media.fox.com\/fmc\/prod\/weather\/37265720377\/1536\/864\/izix8adj2ptaephf.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" width=\"1984\" height=\"1116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static-media.fox.com\/fmc\/prod\/weather\/37265720377\/992\/558\/izix8adj2ptaephf.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static-media.fox.com\/fmc\/prod\/weather\/37265720377\/1984\/1116\/izix8adj2ptaephf.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static-media.fox.com\/fmc\/prod\/weather\/37265720377\/992\/558\/izix8adj2ptaephf.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"The FOX Forecast Center is monitoring a rare winter storm that\u2019s expected to bring heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain along the Gulf Coast and into the South. FOX Weather meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Kendall Smith break down the forecast.\" width=\"992\" height=\"558\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/a> <!----><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p class=\"sub-text\">The FOX Forecast Center is monitoring a rare winter storm that\u2019s expected to bring heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain along the Gulf Coast and into the South. FOX Weather meteorologists Ari Sarsalari and Kendall Smith break down the forecast.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><strong>HOUSTON <\/strong>\u2013<strong> <\/strong>Preparations are underway from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/local-weather\/texas\/houston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houston<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/local-weather\/georgia\/atlanta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Atlanta<\/a> as a rare <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/learn\/how-do-winter-storms-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">winter storm<\/a> sets its sights on the southern <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S.<\/a>, where it&#8217;s expected to bring a messy mix of heavy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/snow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">snow<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/learn\/snow-sleet-freezing-rain-and-hail-whats-the-difference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sleet and freezing rain<\/a> that could have a major impact on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a> and daily life.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">The FOX Forecast Center said measurable snow could fall in cities that aren\u2019t accustomed to seeing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/winter-weather\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">winter weather<\/a>, and while the snow forecast still has some uncertainty, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/weather-news\/new-fox-model-a-game-changer-in-short-term-weather-prediction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">computer forecast models<\/a> show major cities from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/texas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texas<\/a> to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/florida\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida<\/a> Panhandle to the Carolinas could potentially see an inch or more.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/how-to-watch-fox-weather-on-tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div data-v-b8684aba=\"\">\n<div class=\"freeform-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/media.foxweather.com\/weather\/South%20Storm%20Setup.png\"\/><figcaption>This graphic shows the winter weather setup in the South and along the Gulf Coast.<br \/><strong>(FOX Weather)<\/strong><\/figcaption><hr\/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Forecasters said an arctic high will be in place ahead of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">winter<\/a> storm, bringing some cold temperatures to the region before the action kicks off on Monday.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">What&#8217;s different about this system is that not only will the arctic high be in place, but it won&#8217;t be positioned far enough south to push all the moisture offshore. An upper-level disturbance will dive out of the Plains toward the Gulf Coast, allowing for an area of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/learn\/why-is-atmospheric-pressure-so-important-to-the-forecast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">low pressure<\/a> to form over the Gulf of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/mexico\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mexico<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">When that occurs, moisture will be pulled to the north and team up with the cold air in place, and that&#8217;s when the problems begin.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">The track of the low-pressure system is still in question, but the current forecast calls for it to be in a position likely to drop some heavy snow.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>DOWNLOAD THE FREE FOX WEATHER APP<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div data-v-b8684aba=\"\">\n<div class=\"freeform-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/media.foxweather.com\/weather\/Wide%20Snow%20QPF.png\"\/><figcaption>This graphic shows the forecast snow totals.<br \/><strong>(FOX Weather)<\/strong><\/figcaption><hr\/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">About 1-3 inches of snow is forecast for nearly all the Gulf Coast states, with parts of East Texas, central <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/louisiana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Louisiana<\/a> and western <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/mississippi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mississippi<\/a> potentially seeing higher amounts between 5 and 8 inches.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">The Florida Panhandle and parts of southern <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/georgia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Georgia<\/a> could be in for a bigger mess. As the low-pressure system strengthens, warm air will be pulled in over the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/southeast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Southeast<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/learn\/fender-bender-alert-winter-driving-season-is-here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>DRIVING ON THE ICE AND DRIVING IN THE SNOW: WEATHER DRIVING TIPS FOR DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"featured featured-image component-center\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/288\/162\/16b0b931-ezgif.com-animated-gif-maker.gif?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/576\/324\/16b0b931-ezgif.com-animated-gif-maker.gif?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/720\/405\/16b0b931-ezgif.com-animated-gif-maker.gif?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1440\/810\/16b0b931-ezgif.com-animated-gif-maker.gif?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/668\/376\/16b0b931-ezgif.com-animated-gif-maker.gif?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1336\/752\/16b0b931-ezgif.com-animated-gif-maker.gif?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"1336\" height=\"752\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/668\/376\/16b0b931-ezgif.com-animated-gif-maker.gif?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"This graphic shows the forecast ice accretion along the Gulf Coast and in the South.\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p class=\"title\">This graphic shows the forecast ice accretion along the Gulf Coast and in the South.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sub-text\"><strong> (FOX Weather)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">With warmer air aloft, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/learn\/how-do-snowflakes-form-why-unique\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">snowflakes<\/a> will begin to melt as they fall from the sky and then will have the opportunity to refreeze at the surface or be plain rain.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Currently, the FOX Forecast Center expects anywhere from 0.10-0.25 inches of ice, but that could change.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/learn\/removing-ice-from-your-windshield-can-be-easy-if-you-do-it-the-right-way\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>REMOVING ICE FROM YOUR WINDSHIELD CAN BE EASY &#8211; IF YOU DO IT THE RIGHT WAY<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div data-v-b8684aba=\"\">\n<div class=\"freeform-content\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/media.foxweather.com\/weather\/South%20Winter%20Alerts.png\"\/><figcaption>This graphic shows the wWinter Storm Watches in effect.<br \/><strong>(FOX Weather)<\/strong><\/figcaption><hr\/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/weather-news\/winter-storm-warning-criteria-nws-new\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Winter Storm Watches<\/a> have been issued for a half-dozen states across the South and Southeast.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Major cities like Houston, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/local-weather\/louisiana\/new-orleans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Orleans<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/local-weather\/alabama\/montgomery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Montgomery<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/alabama\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alabama<\/a> and Atlanta are all included in the Winter Storm Watches, which will go into effect starting Monday.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Significant impacts are also expected, including some power outages and travel delays on the roads and at airports across the region.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">&#8220;Persons should delay all travel if possible,&#8221; the <a href=\"https:\/\/forecast.weather.gov\/showsigwx.php?warnzone=TXZ213&amp;warncounty=TXC201&amp;firewxzone=TXZ213&amp;local_place1=5%20Miles%20NW%20Jacinto%20City%20TX&amp;product1=Winter+Storm+Watch&amp;lat=29.8082&amp;lon=-95.3028\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">National Weather Service office in Houston said<\/a>. &#8220;If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/learn\/visibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visibility<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Drivers are also urged to leave plenty of room between vehicles and allow more time to arrive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/safety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">safely<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">&#8220;Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. 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