What's a Winter "Bomb Cyclone?"

A bomb cyclone, also known as bombogenesis, is defined as a rapidly intensifying storm that happens when atmospheric pressure drops significantly caused by overlapping warm and cold air masses.  Temperatures can suddenly drop tens of degrees in minutes creating ice hazards on roads, bridges, aircraft & waterways. 

Much of the U.S. (west to east and below the Gulf Coast) will be impacted by extreme winter weather this holiday weekend.  The intensified storms and snap sub-zero temperatures are creating chaos for holiday travelers. 

Footage of blizzard from a Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper cam.

This morning, Casper, Wyoming reached a record-breaking 42 below zero.   Sub-zero temperatures can cause frostbite in as little as 10 seconds.  Stay safe everyone!