The warm weather experienced the last few days in the South is due to a front ahead of Winter Storm Kade. This wintry weather system has impacted flights as it covers parts of the West and Midwest in ice and snow.
"The wintry weather will spread toward Pennsylvania, New York and parts of New England on Wednesday night. Severe thunderstorms are possible in the warmer air ahead of this system in parts of the South." — The Weather Channel
As of Tuesday, Winter Storm Kade had blanketed Salt Lake City in a foot of snow. Denver has seen between 2 inches to 5 inches, an amount large enough to cancel 176 flights and cause upward of 600 delays Monday at Denver International Airport, according to USAToday.
Airlines are rescheduling or giving waivers for flights in Colorado, Utah, Texas and Oklahoma, with more to be added to the list as Kade moves east this week.
Georgians don’t need to scramble to stockpile their groceries.
WSB-TV's five-day weather forecast indicates temperatures averaging in the 60s during the next week, with a low of 38 degrees Saturday.
The storm squall that is approaching due to Western snow systems has the potential to “pose a threat of damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes,” according to The Weather Channel. You can stay ahead of these developments by checking your local weather channel.
If you are in an area impacted by Winter Storm Kade, authorities advise to check in on travel plans and be aware of interstate closures.
The CDC offers an entire checklist for weatherproofing your home ahead of wintry storms, including creating a car emergency kit.
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