Snow squalls, gusty winds and frigid temperatures across parts of the central and Eastern United States could spell dangerous travel conditions on Jan. 17, while Americans as far south as Alabama and Florida could see at least a little snow this weekend, forecasters said.
An Arctic cold front pushing through the Midwest will trail behind it a risk of snow squalls – sudden white-out conditions and temperature plunges that can leave roads icy and diminish visibility – and temperatures that top out in the teens to below 0 in parts of the Plains and Midwest on Jan. 17, the National Weather Service said.
"Conditions can change rapidly in snow squalls, creating dangerous travel for motorists. If you encounter a snow squall while driving and cannot safely exit the roadway, reduce speed, turn on your lights and hazards and avoid slamming on the brakes," the weather service said.
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Over 15 million people were under winter weather advisories in pockets around the country including in parts of the Midwest, Northeast and southern Georgia. Large parts of Florida were also under a freeze watch on Jan. 17.
