Powerful winter storm hits Southeast as much of East Coast sees frigid temperatures

Blizzardlike conditions stemming from a "bomb cyclone" brought heavy snow to the Southeast and ushered in frigid temperatures to much of the East Coast.

Map shows states facing fresh winter storm as bomb cyclone hits

The midweek storm could bring "a quick-hitting bout of snow," an AccuWeather meteorologist said.

What is a bomb cyclone? What it means for NY in weekend winter storm forecast

Another weekend, another winter snow storm in the forecast. Here's what to know about the nor'easter, possible bomb cyclone and what it means.

What is a bomb cyclone? How to prepare for weekend storm

It's time to prepare for heavy snow this weekend as a rapidly intensifying winter storm arrives.

East Coast bomb cyclone to hit DC, MD, VA. How much snow is coming?

Another winter storm headed to DC area, VA and MD this weekend? What to know about potential nor'easter, East Coast bomb cyclone snow forecast.

Bomb cyclone, nor'easter or winter storm? Is anything headed to NY?

A winter weather system moving through the eastern U.S. could reorganize into a strong coastal storm off the East Coast later this weekend.

Is a 'Bomb Cyclone' the Next Big Winter Storm Headed for the East Coast? What Forecasters Do and Don't Know

The storm could form just days after Winter Storm Fern slammed into the same area
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How bomb cyclones form and create hazardous conditions

Such rapidly strengthening storms are capable of producing heavy rain, blizzard conditions and intense winds that can create dangerous conditions such as downed trees and power outages.