A post-Christmaswinter stormis expected to hit the Great Lakes and Northeast areas, creating hazardous ice and heavy snowfall, according to the National Weather Service.
While record warmth sticks around in places like the Tennessee Valley, other parts of the US are facing an "impactful post-Christmas winter storm" on Dec. 26, according to the NWS.
"This fast-moving storm will pack a punch in the Northeast right after Christmas.Holiday travelersshould prepare for major slowdowns on roads and at airports," said Tyler Roys, an AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist.
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From a short-lived tornado warning to flooding, Southern Californians' Christmas Eve is being shaped by the weather amid an atmospheric river that officials have warned about for days.People sit on the roof of a building while they are stranded during floods partially submerging the surrounding area in the aftermath of torrential rains, in San Bernardino County, California, U.S. December 24, 2025 in this screengrab obtained from a social media video." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" />
Strong atmospheric river brings floods, snow, high winds to California
From a short-lived tornado warning to flooding,Southern Californians' Christmas Eve is being shaped by the weather amid an atmospheric riverthat officials have warned about for days.People sit on the roof of a building while they are stranded during floods partially submerging the surrounding area in the aftermath of torrential rains, in San Bernardino County, California, U.S. December 24, 2025 in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.
The winter storm is expected to bring a mix of freezing rain and sleet to the Great Lakes, the north-central Appalachians, and a large area of the Mid-Atlantic throughout the night of Dec. 26.
Which areas expected to receive heavy snow?
Heavy snowfall is also expected across Central New York and northeast Pennsylvania, including New York City and the tristate area.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will all receive snow heavy enough to shovel and plow, according toAccuWeather.
Over a quarter-inch of freezing rain is expected to accumulate in the area between northwest Pennsylvania and western Maryland,according to the NWS. Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the storm.
"The winter storm is likely to generate treacherous travel conditions and delays following Christmas Day," the NWS said in a post. "Stay up-to-date on the latest forecast information."
Here's what to know about the states being affected by the winter storm.
Over 10 inches of snow forecasted to fall in New York
New York is under a winter storm warning or winter storm advisory, according to theNWS office in New York City.
Areas in New York could see over 10 inches of snow, while other parts, like those surroundingBuffalo, could see between 1 and 4 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Peak snowfall rates could be as high as 1 to 2 inches per hour, and rates can be greater than 2 inches per hour.
In New York City, which is expected to get dry, powdery snow on Friday evening, but will become wetter on Saturday morning.
Conditions are expected to make traveling hazardous due to snow-covered roads and reduced visibility.
Contributing:Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY
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