After a day of changeable weather, this is what you can expect on Wednesday

Much of the United States will continue to grapple Wednesday with a mixed bag of uncertain weather — snow, rain, high winds, flooding and freezing temperatures — that has upended the daily lives of millions of people from coast to coast.

Earlier this week, multiple storm systems began barreling through the country. Weather conditions intensified in many parts of the country on Tuesday, with heavy rain drenching parts of the East Coast, while snowstorms battered the Pacific Northwest and tornadoes ripped through the South.

Conditions could improve in some parts of the U.S. on Wednesday, while it could feel like déjà vu for others.

High winds and possible flooding in New York.

Although heavy rain will move out of the area early Wednesday, leaving nearly 150,000 customers in New York State without power from about 5 a.m., National Weather Service meteorologists were still concerned with persistent wind. According to figures, more than 70,000 customers in New Jersey were also without power poweroutage.uswhich keeps track of utility information.

The strongest winds were forecast over Long Island and eastern parts of New York City, forecasters said, with isolated gusts up to 75 miles per hour possible. The heavy winds can topple tree branches and scatter trees and power lines.

Parts of Long Island may experience coastal flooding during high tide Wednesday morning.

More rain for parts of Maine.

All eyes will be on the rain in the northeast again on Wednesday. Predictors shared concerns about heavy rains that could cause flooding from southern New England to southern Maine, making conditions difficult for morning commuters.

There is a small risk of excessive rainfall in southern parts of Maine, where up to two inches of rainfall over saturated ground, along with swollen creeks and streams, will increase the likelihood of flooding in the region.

If the rain wasn’t enough, the wind will also be a factor. Wind gusts of more than 80 kilometers per hour will hit the region, especially on the coast and in higher areas.

Conditions will be calmer in the south.

Conditions are expected to improve across the south, where at least four people died on Tuesday as storms moved through. No severe thunderstorms are expected on Wednesday. That’s according to meteorologists at the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center.

In the Atlanta area, temperatures will climb to the mid to upper 40s with some sunshine. Temperatures will be slightly higher further south of the city.

Similar calm weather will also settle in the Birmingham area. Weather service forecasters told locals this on Wednesday would be a day to “catch your breath” and enjoy a day of calmer weather. But storms could move into the area again by Friday.

The Florida Panhandle will also see calmer conditions, with coastal flood warnings in effect until early Wednesday morning. However, flood warnings remain in effect for several area rivers, including portions of the Aucilla River affecting Jefferson, Madison and Taylor counties.

A few lingering showers will remain in the Midwest, but temperatures will drop.

While the snow began to taper off overnight, persistent snowstorms and gusty winds will cause slick roads in the Chicago area. said meteorologists.

Similarly, in Columbus, Ohio, frigid air will turn lingering showers to snow. A wind advisory remains in effect until 12:00 noon.

In Minneapolis, another one to five inches of snow was expected Wednesday afternoon and evening. However, forecasters warned that harsher winter temperatures would sweep across the region on Friday, bringing freezing temperatures and dangerous wind chills.

Snow, snow and more snow for the West.

Like Tuesday, the weather pattern will be active over the western US, bringing another round of heavy snow to the Cascades and Sierra Nevada.

The disturbance will then move southeast across the southwestern desert, bringing valley rain and mountain snow to Arizona and New Mexico beginning Thursday.

For the Northern Plains, the focus will be on the falling mercury. A strong Arctic front will drop southward from Canada, ushering in the coldest temperatures yet this season. It is a precursor to the storm that will strengthen through Friday, bringing another round of snowstorms, severe storms, widespread winds and rain in almost the same areas as the previous storm.