Winter storm Jasper 2022 path tracker LIVE – Warning as ice and snow leaves schools closed & states declare emergencies

Charleston’s first watch in years

The last time the South Carolina city issued a winter storm watch was on January 5, 2018.

According to AccuWeather, the storm will track a few hundred miles farther south and east than the previous storm, Izzy.

How storm names are chosen

The Weather Channel chooses names for snowstorms, and explained the process on its website.

“The names will be used in alphabetical order to identify winter storms that meet objective naming criteria based on National Weather Service winter storm warnings, blizzard warnings and ice storm warnings,” the outlet noted.

Winter storm names

These are the names the Weather Channel chose for winter storms during the 2021 to 2022 season:

• Atticus
• Bankston
• Carrie
• Delphine
• Elmer
• Frida
• Garrett
• Hatcher
• Izzy
• Jasper
• Kenan
• Landon
• Miles
• Nancy
• Oaklee
• Phyllis
• Quinlan
• Rachel
• Silas
• Tad
• Usher
• Vega
• Willow
• Xandy
• Yeager
• Zion

Who names snowstorms?

The Weather Channel names snowstorms.

The outlet noted that the 2021-22 season is the 10th season The Weather Channel will be naming winter storms.

Storm named Jasper

The Weather Channel named the newest winter storm Jasper.

The last storm, which took place over the weekend, was named Izzy.

Map with timing

The Weather Channel provided an animated map, which shows timing predictions of the wintry weather expected.

It shows expected path of the storm from 1pm Friday until 6am Saturday.

Over 17 million under alerts

The Weather Channel reported that more than 17million people are under winter weather alerts.

Over 2million are under winter storm warnings. In parts of South Carolina, an ice storm warning has been issued.

Ice threat through Saturday

The Weather Channel reported that ice accumulation in parts of the Carolina states will remain a threat to travelers through Saturday.

The platform advises those in the area to take precautions when going out, or avoid traveling all together.

Will it snow in New York today?

Parts of New York City and Long Island have been put on Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories.

The worst has passed for residents of NYC and Long Island, who saw anywhere from 1 to 3 inches.

Snow Team 4 reports that 3 to 5 inches are expected in areas north and west of the city Thursday rather than a 1-to-3 inch estimate across the tri-state.

‘Exhausted’ Toronto boy goes viral

Carter Trozzolo said he was exhausted from shoveling around his neighborhood.

The child admitted, “I really wish I was in school right now.”

Mid-Atlantic region sees hazards through Saturday

In a Twitter post, the National Weather Service warned of risky conditions into Saturday morning for those in the Mid-Atlantic.

“Snow and ice will bring hazardous travel conditions [for] much of the southern Mid-Atlantic region tonight, and especially Friday and Friday night,” the Eastern Region branch wrote in a statement.

“A storm is expected to form along this front and move off the coast, bringing more substantial snow and ice to parts of the southern mid Atlantic Friday into Saturday,” the branch said in an earlier tweet.

FAA warns travelers to check flights

The Federal Aviation Administration warned that winter storm Jasper may impact upcoming flights.

Winter storm deaths in 2020

According to Statista, six lives were claimed in 2020 from winter storms.

More people died that year from extreme cold, as 13 lives were lost.

What is a winter weather watch?

A winter weather watch indicates that there is potential for severe winter weather.

If a winter weather watch is issued, prepare for dangerous weather conditions.

What is a winter weather warning?

A winter weather warning indicates that a storm is more than likely in your area, and you should take action immediately.

Expect dangerous conditions and try to avoid travel.

What is a winter weather advisory?

A winter weather advisory is an indication that winter weather conditions are likely.

However, the conditions expected are not severe enough to warrant a warning.

Snow predictions early Saturday

The Weather Channel has warned that the winter storm threatens snow and ice in parts of the South and southern mid-Atlantic into early Saturday.

The facts about winter storm deaths

Most who die from winter storms are not killed by the weather itself.

A majority of the deaths are traffic accidents on icy roads.

Some also die from heart attacks while shoveling snow, and hypothermia from prolonged exposure to cold weather.

Two killed in winter storm Izzy

At least two people lost their lives as a result of dangerous conditions brought on by winter storm Izzy.

Freezing rain hit Durham and Raleigh as temperatures plunged to bitter lows of 25F, leading to slippery conditions.

Latron K Williams and Katie Jo Brainard, of Myrtle Beach, were killed on i-95 when a blue Honda CRV went off the road and hit trees in Raleigh, WPDE reports.

According to the state highway patrol, the preliminary cause of the crash was “exceeding safe speed for the conditions”.

And at the time of the incident, troopers said the weather was a “mixture of wintry precipitation”.

Vehicle safety tips

The South Carolina Department of Emergency Management shared some driving safety tips and winter storm advice last week, ahead of Izzy’s arrival.

Drivers can apply the same advice to roadways impacted by Winter Storm Jasper.

Avoid unnecessary travel in affected areas.

If you must travel, be sure your vehicle is working properly, your cell phone is fully charged, and extra blankets and snacks are packed in case of delays.

Where will it snow this weekend?

Forecasters aren’t exactly clear yet about what that storm will bring but people from Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York City and Boston are all being urged to keep an eye on the weather forecast as the storm could move northwards from the south Friday night and into Saturday, Accuweather says.

There could be travel chaos for people in Georgia to the Carolinas, Virginia, Delaware, Maryland and southern New Jersey due to a mixture of snow and ice between Friday and early Saturday.

Families prepare for dangerous conditions

Up to six inches of snow were forecast for the Norfolk and Virginia Beach areas, where a construction worker told the AP he was stocking up for the storm.

Chris Stokes said school was canceled for his kids and his construction jobs were paused, so he planned to slow cook some chicken and assemble some toys from Christmas.

“I bought some salt, so I’ll sprinkle that outside the walkway and just kind of brace for it,” he told the AP.

“Luckily, I got a 4-wheel drive. So, if anything happens I’m not stuck for real. I can probably make it to where I need to go. But I’m sure nothing will be open.”

Ambulance crash in Raleigh

An ambulance transporting a patient near Raleigh, North Carolina, slid off an icy road early Friday and caused injuries to two workers, the AP reported.

The patient died after the crash, and their cause of death was under investigation.

It was one of numerous crashes reported Friday morning after the storm’s first wave, the governor’s office said, with heavier snow and more ice expected.

Myrtle Beach fire chief’s warning

A fire chief in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, warned even walking out of your front door could be treacherous during the storm.

“One of our biggest concerns are slips, trips and falls,” Horry County Fire Chief Joey Tanner told the Associated Press.

“We’re not used to the ice around here as much. Be very careful just stepping out of your own home.”

Myrtle Beach: a ghost town

Meteorologist Felicia Combs panned through Broadway at the Beach, an area in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, which is visibly empty.

“Glad to see people staying home!” Combs wrote on Twitter.