Winter Storm Warnings Issued for 11 States as Damaging Snow Conditions Emerge

Mother Nature is bringing another blast of cold air to 11 states, proving that even though spring is officially here, it just doesn't feel like it yet. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a new round of winter storm warnings and freeze warnings on Wednesday, April 8, into Thursday, April 9, cautioning residents to stay alert.

Even though April is a month known for warmer weather, temperatures from Indiana to Pennsylvania are set to run far below normal. With the cold weather comes the chance for snow, yet again. So, while the calendar says that it's spring, you would never know in these areas of the country.

11 States Getting a Late Round of Cold Weather, Snow and Winter Storm Warnings in April

Winter storm warnings and freeze warnings have been announced for Delaware, the District of Columbia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. In these areas, the cold temperatures, strong winds and snow may make travel dangerous, according to the NWS.

Temperatures are sliding into the mid-to-upper 20s across parts of Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia, according to weather experts with the NWS, with some pockets dipping closer to the low 20s. It's not just a quick burst of cold air, either. While some areas will get a brief thaw during the day, they'll drop right back below freezing overnight into Thursday, April 9, and Friday, April 10. That kind of back-and-forth tends to do the most damage and cause roads to refreeze, sidewalks to turn slick and anything left outside too early in the season to get damaged.

Further east, the cold tightens its grip across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. It's the kind of chill that doesn’t make headlines on its own, but it adds up fast, especially for early crops and anyone who already packed away their winter gear a little too early.

Up the coast, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware are in the same boat. Temperatures will flirt with freezing, dip below it, then stay there just long enough to cause problems. These areas could get a dusting of snow, too.

As for wind, the gusts paired with ice and leftover moisture could make travel messy in spots. So, as always, take precautions.

Les Schwab Tires has some advice on traveling on ice, stating that "when icy roadways are involved, the most important thing you can do to avoid an auto accident is not drive at all." So, when in doubt, just stay in.

The good news is that warmer weather is projected to hit by the middle of April, according to research from the NOAA, so the dangerous travel conditions won't last too long.