Snow hits Northeast, Great Lakes as extreme cold spreads
Snow hits Northeast, Great Lakes as extreme cold spreads
US · Published Feb 6, 2026
A fast-moving Alberta clipper is bringing snow, strong winds, and Arctic air to the Great Lakes and Northeast.
Snow squalls could cause sudden visibility drops and dangerous driving conditions, especially in western Pennsylvania, upstate New York, and interior New England.
Extreme Cold Warnings are in effect for over 43 million people due to wind chills potentially dropping to -25°F, posing risks of frostbite and hypothermia.
Fast-moving system brings snow and Arctic air
A fast-moving Alberta clipper is poised to sweep across the Great Lakes and the Northeast this weekend, bringing with it bursts of snow, powerful wind gusts, and another surge of Arctic air. Regions that have already experienced well-above-average snowfall this winter are bracing for more.
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