The second of five fierce storms is set to impact the eastern U.S. over the next two weeks, bringing more snow than its predecessor. The first storm already caused severe weather, including flooding and dangerous ice across the Midwest and Northeast. Now, a new storm is moving quickly from the West Coast and will reach the Midwest on Saturday, followed by the Northeast Saturday night and Sunday. The National Weather Service warns that over 80 million people will face disruptive wintry weather this Super Bowl weekend. Recent patterns driven by a powerful jet stream mean that more snow could accumulate in Boston and New York City over these two weeks than in the past two winters combined. Snowfall will begin Saturday morning across the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, progressing later to states like Pennsylvania and New Jersey, where a messy mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow is expected. Boston could receive up to a foot of snow, surpassing last winter's totals. As the storm wraps up by mid-morning Sunday, another system is expected to impact the region soon after, potentially leading to further heavy snow and icy conditions into the following week. Stay tuned as forecasts develop for this intense stretch of winter weather.
