Ice Storm, Heavy Snow to Trigger Outages Across Northern US
Ice Storm, Heavy Snow to Trigger Outages Across Northern US
US · Published Apr 1, 2026
A late-season ice and snow storm threatens widespread power outages across the northern US.
Ice accumulation of over a quarter-inch is possible from northern Wisconsin to northern Maine, potentially snapping trees and downing power lines.
Heavy wet snow will accumulate from central South Dakota through Minnesota to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, with a second storm arriving Easter weekend.
Hazardous conditions from Midwest to New England
A significant late-season ice and snow storm is poised to impact the northern United States, stretching from the Midwest to northern New England, creating hazardous conditions and the potential for widespread power outages. The storm is expected to bring a combination of heavy, wet snow and significant ice accumulation, leading to dangerous travel conditions and infrastructure damage.
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