Northeast Corridor Faces Compounding Risks
While the southern and central states absorb the first blows, the Northeast is now firmly in the crosshairs.
From Washington, D.C. through New York City and into New England, WSSI shows a broad swath of moderate to major impacts, driven by a volatile mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and strong winds.
This matters because of population density. Even moderate impacts along the I-95 corridor translate into outsized national consequences—from supply chain interruptions to financial market delays and widespread commuter disruption.
Why This Storm Is Different
This event stands out not for a single extreme metric, but for its geographic breadth and persistence.
Instead of a fast-moving system, this storm is unfolding in phases:
- Initial ice and snow in the Southern Plains
- Expansion and intensification across the Mid-South and Ohio Valley
- Secondary strengthening as it reaches the East Coast
That sequencing limits recovery time between waves, compounding stress on infrastructure and emergency management resources.
