If certain atmospheric conditions align, more than half of the U.S. could see significant snowfall later this week and weekend.

The snow is intercepted by a conifer snow umbrella that keeps the snow off the ground. The thick interlacing needles of hemlock, pine, and spruce intercept about 60% of the snow. This phenomenon also insulates the space beneath.

Back when the television weatherperson was predicting the January snowstorm he stated that our area was to expect about a foot of snow. While the flakes were falling, PennDOT was announcing on the news what the cost of snow removal,

Many will be glad to hear we’re settling into an active winter pattern this week. Snow is expected in the Cascades today, with snow showers continuing over the next several days. It could be heavy at times.

New York is experiencing one of the coldest stretches of the winter, with dangerously low temperatures and brutal wind chills expected through Sunday. See the latest.

A significant winter storm is traversing the United States, putting 27 states on alert and endangering millions. The Sierra Nevada mountains in California are experiencing heavy snowfall, with accumulations anticipated to reach as much as 16 feet in certain regions.