Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Winter Storm Causes Widespread Disruptions
A big winter storm is getting stronger and turning into something called a 'bomb cyclone'.
This means it will bring a lot of snow.
Right now, more than one-third of the United States is covered in snow, which is a lot!
The last time this much snow was seen on December 1st was six years ago.
Many states, from Montana all the way to Maine, have issued warnings about the bad weather.
People in these areas should be careful and stay safe.
The storm has caused many schools to close and has made roads dangerous.
It has also caused flight delays, so people traveling should be prepared for problems.
A winter storm is strengthening into a bomb cyclone, bringing widespread snowfall to the Northeast and New England.
Over one-third (33.4%) of the US is currently covered in snow, the most since 2019.
27 states have issued weather advisories, stretching 1,500 miles along the East Coast.
Winter storm warnings have been declared in parts of the Northeast, with advisories from Montana to Maine.
The storm has disrupted travel, led to school closures, and caused dangerous road conditions.
- Who
- Residents in the Northeast and New England
- What
- A winter storm strengthening into a bomb cyclone
- When
- Monday (as of the report)
- Where
- East Coast of the US, stretching from Montana to Maine
- Why
- Rapid intensification of the storm system
- Snow Coverage
- 33.4% of the US
- Last Similar Event
- 2019 (41% coverage)
- Affected States
- 27 states
- Weather Advisory Span
- 1,500 miles
- Storm Type
- Bomb Cyclone
- Disruptions
- Flight delays, school closures, dangerous roads
Sources
Winter storm to strengthen to a ‘bomb cyclone’—a third of US covered in snow, weather warnings stretch 1,500 miles
US winterstorm alert- Nor’easters to bring heavy snow to New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey
