Winter storm 'bomb cyclone' expected to cause travel nightmare across DC region ahead of Christmas weekend

Winter storm 'bomb cyclone' expected to cause travel nightmare across DC region ahead of Christmas weekend

A powerful, winter ‘bomb cyclone' that could create blizzard conditions for parts of the upper Midwest and Great Lakes is expected to bring freezing temperatures and damaging winds to the D.C. region creating a travel nightmare ahead of the Christmas holiday weekend.

A powerful, winter ‘bomb cyclone' that could create blizzard conditions for parts of the upper Midwest and Great Lakes is expected to bring freezing temperatures and damaging winds to the D.C. region creating a travel nightmare ahead of the Christmas holiday weekend.

'Bomb cyclone' expected to cause travel nightmare across DC region ahead of Christmas weekend
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'Bomb cyclone' expected to cause travel nightmare across DC region ahead of Christmas weekend

A powerful, winter ?bomb cyclone' that could create blizzard conditions for parts of the upper Midwest and Great Lakes is expected to bring freezing temperatures and damaging winds to the D.C. region creating a travel nightmare ahead of the Christmas holiday weekend.

A powerful, winter ?bomb cyclone' that could create blizzard conditions for parts of the upper Midwest and Great Lakes is expected to bring freezing temperatures and damaging winds to the D.C. region creating a travel nightmare ahead of the Christmas holiday weekend.

This is the best time to travel for Christmas to avoid winter storm cancellations, delays

This is the best time to travel for Christmas to avoid winter storm cancellations, delays

A major winter storm is expected to produce damaging winds and drop feet of snow in many locations this week, and with the Christmas holiday travel season in full effect, the timing couldn’t be worse.

A major winter storm is expected to produce damaging winds and drop feet of snow in many locations this week, and with the Christmas holiday travel season in full effect, the timing couldn’t be worse.

Winter weather possible Thursday as blizzard conditions hit Midwest

Winter weather possible Thursday as blizzard conditions hit Midwest

Ice or snow is possible in the D.C. area Thursday morning, just in time for heavy travel days ahead of the Christmas holiday. 

Ice or snow is possible in the D.C. area Thursday morning, just in time for heavy travel days ahead of the Christmas holiday. 

Wind chills as low as -40 to -60 as dangerous blast of arctic air to tighten its grip on large part of US

Wind chills as low as -40 to -60 as dangerous blast of arctic air to tighten its grip on large part of US

Wednesday morning will see temperatures drop below freezing across much of the Midwest, even stretching as far south as Texas. In the Northern Plains, freezing temperatures will be as far as 50 degrees away with temperatures approaching minus 20 or colder.

Wednesday morning will see temperatures drop below freezing across much of the Midwest, even stretching as far south as Texas. In the Northern Plains, freezing temperatures will be as far as 50 degrees away with temperatures approaching minus 20 or colder.

Watch: Saint Bernard engulfed by lake-effect snowfall in New York

Watch: Saint Bernard engulfed by lake-effect snowfall in New York

As of Monday morning, the National Weather Service had recorded 37 inches of snow in Osceola, which is just east of Lake Ontario.

As of Monday morning, the National Weather Service had recorded 37 inches of snow in Osceola, which is just east of Lake Ontario.

Bundle up! NASA finds the coldest spot on Earth

Bundle up! NASA finds the coldest spot on Earth

NASA officials say they’ve pinpointed the perfect spot for the perfect winter getaway.

NASA officials say they’ve pinpointed the perfect spot for the perfect winter getaway.

Storm with chance of winter weather to impact the DMV on Thursday

Storm with chance of winter weather to impact the DMV on Thursday

Confidence is increasing in a mostly rain event Thursday, but a switch to snow at the end can’t be ruled out. The storm system will also herald the arrival of a frigid Siberian air mass that could deliver the coldest Christmas in years.

Confidence is increasing in a mostly rain event Thursday, but a switch to snow at the end can’t be ruled out. The storm system will also herald the arrival of a frigid Siberian air mass that could deliver the coldest Christmas in years.

Here are the latest winter weather closings and delays for the DMV

Here are the latest winter weather closings and delays for the DMV

Here are closings and delays for schools, government and business across DC, Maryland and Virginia reported to FOX 5 DC. This story was created for the December 16th, 2022 storm but may show up in search results in the future. The frame below will show the most current closings. 

Here are closings and delays for schools, government and business across DC, Maryland and Virginia reported to FOX 5 DC. This story was created for the December 16th, 2022 storm but may show up in search results in the future. The frame below will show the most current closings.