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[h=4]Major winter storm forecast to slam East Coast[/h]Up to 2 feet of snow, hurricane-force winds are predicted for parts of the East
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A potent winter storm is forecast to bring heavy snow and howling winds to the East Coast by Friday, potentially closing roads and schools, canceling flights and causing power outages.
A woman jogs on a trail at the South Chagrin Reservation, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, in Solon, Ohio,(Photo: AP)
Forecasts remain on target for a major, potentially "crippling" snowstorm for the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Friday and Saturday.
The storm will drop 1-2 feet of snow from the Appalachians across the mid-Atlantic and toward New York, with huge impacts on businesses, homes and travel, the National Weather Service said.
A blizzard watch is in effect<span style="color: Red;">*</span>for the Washington D.C., and<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Baltimore region for Friday and Saturday. The weather service warns<span style="color: Red;">*</span>"heavy snow and blowing snow<span style="color: Red;">*</span>will cause dangerous conditions and will be a threat to life and property."
AccuWeather meteorologist Elliot Abrams said "this could be a long-duration snowfall that could last more than 24 hours in some locations."
The storm could shut down highways and airports, according to AccuWeather.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Howling winds and pounding surf along the coasts could cause "substantial" beach erosion and coastal flooding, as well as property damage,<span style="color: Red;">*</span>the National Weather Service<span style="color: Red;">*</span>said.
"Right now is a good time for basic preparations," said weather service meteorologist Mitchell Gaines of the Mount Holly, N.J., office.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>"Get some provisions in case the power goes out. Make sure the car is gassed up. Have a plan ready in case a big system does hit with a fairly large impact."
The Weather Channel has named the storm Jonas.
On Wednesday, snow from a separate system was falling in Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia, where<span style="color: Red;">*</span>1-3 inches<span style="color: Red;">*</span>is expected.<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency for 15 northern<span style="color: Red;">*</span>counties as the storm approached his state.
Contributing:<span style="color: Red;">*</span>Brittany Horn, The (Delaware) News Journal
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