Winter storm Jasper path tracker LIVE

Texas temperatures nosedive

In parts of Texas, temperatures will go from highs of 70 and 80 on Wednesday to below freezing on Thursday night going into Friday, according to weather reports.

“75 to 35 sounds like a car manufacturer’s braking power, but the numbers are not in miles per hour: It’s the range of temperatures in Houston over the next few days,” said Chad Myers, CNN meteorologist.

The temperature is expected to change that drastically in just 36 hours.

Southeast region’s snowfall totals

These are the towns and cities in the Southewast that have received the most snowfall so far, according to the Weather Channel.

Brevard, NC is in first place with 10 inches.

Scarly, NC received 8 inches.

Boiling Springs and and Mountain Rest, both in South Carolina, saw 6 inches.

And Clarkesville, GA received 5.6 inches.

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 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 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.

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 over the weekend, Izzy.

Spirit Airlines warns travelers

The airline issued an advisory, and warned travelers that their flights may be affected by the upcoming storm.

Spirit also offered a link to check on your flight status.

Weather Channel meteorologists outside

Weather Channel reporters are already outside and ready to provide updates on Jasper, as it is expected to arrive in some areas today.

Upcoming storm named Jasper

The Weather Channel named the upcoming storm Jasper.

The platform explained that the names selected will be used in alphabetical order.

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

Winter Operations Advisory

New York City’s Department of Sanitation has issued a Winter Operations advisory for Thursday beginning at 4am.

From 5am to 1pm on Thursday, up to three inches of snow are expected.

Early morning rain with a mixture of snow is a possibility, according to Bronx News 12.

Find out how much snow to expect

The storm is expected to hit different parts of the country, but the effects could vary, depending on where you are located.

To get a better idea of how you may be affected, visit the Weather Channel. The platform is predicting what the weather may be like in your city.

No-snow streak ended

Atlanta, Georgia was hit by the storm last weekend.

The snowfall ended the city’s almost four-year streak without measurable snow.

Winter storm warning expanded in Texas

More areas in south Texas are now under a winter storm warning, which is set to begin Thursday afternoon.

Safety tips, continued

Have a stock of batteries.

If you lose power, know how to report the outage to your utility company.

Keep pets in a warm place with access to food and water.

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:

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.

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.”

Icy roads in New Jersey

The National Weather Service has issued winter weather advisories in 16 counties across New Jersey, New York City, and eastern Pennsylvania.

The storm is only supposed to drop 1 to 2 inches of snow, as well as a possible period of sleep, but it could create slick driving conditions during early Thursday morning commutes.

Winter weather advisories effective from 3am to 11am Thursday have been issued in Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset and Warren counties.

Advisories from 5am to 1pm Thursday have also been posted in eastern Bergen, northwestern Burlington, Camden, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, western Monmouth, eastern Passaic, Salem and Union counties.

South Carolina State of Emergency

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has declared another State of Emergency in South Carolina due to the impending winter storm this weekend.

Current weather reports show a mix of snow and ice will begin in the state on late Friday morning and remain through Saturday morning.

The National Weather Service has also issued a winter storm watch for the entire Midlands of South Carolina ahead of this weekend.

North Carolina State of Emergency

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has declared a second State of Emergency ahead of the second winter storm expected this weekend.

Starting Thursday, a wintry mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and ice are expected to cause major impacts in central and eastern North Carolina.

“This state of emergency will waive some transportation regulations to allow for quicker storm preparation and response and power restoration,” said Governor Cooper in the press release.

“North Carolinians should prepare today for this storm and make sure they have any medications, food and emergency equipment they may need over the next few days.”

Record-breaking snow in Nashville

It’s expected to snow in Nashville early Thursday, adding to the January snow total so far which is 9.3 inches.

This is the most snow Nashville has seen since 1985, according to a tweet by Nashville’s National Weather Service.

Texas temperatures nosedive

In parts of Texas, temperatures will go from highs of 70 and 80 on Wednesday to below freezing on Thursday night going into Friday, according to weather reports.

“75 to 35 sounds like a car manufacturer’s braking power, but the numbers are not in miles per hour: It’s the range of temperatures in Houston over the next few days,” said Chad Myers, CNN meteorologist.

The temperature is expected to change that drastically in just 36 hours.

Winter storm death causes

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.

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.

The Great Blizzard of 1888

Dubbed one of the most devastating storms in US history, the Great Blizzard of 1888 killed over 400 people.

New York received 22 inches of snow, with other areas getting 40 to 50 inches.

There were $20million in damages reported.

The Knickerbocker Storm

This two day storm occurred in 1922, on January 27-28.

28 inches of snow were dumped in Washington D.C., and after the storm subsided, hundreds of people tried to catch a showing of the silent film “Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford” at the Knickerbocker Theatre.

The storm earned its name after 98 people were killed when the theatre’s flat roof collapsed, crushing spectators.

The Knickerbocker Theatre was the largest and most modern movie house in Washington D.C, according to History.com.