Winter weather advisories or winter storm warnings were in place for seven states early Tuesday morning, with the National Weather Service forecasting up to 12 inches of snow for some parts of the country. Winter storms can cause power outages, while snow can interfere with travel and create dangerous driving conditions.
Officials at the National Weather Service have warned drivers that "severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous."
A winter storm expected to hit southern Colorado on Wednesday could drop more than a foot of snow in the mountains and up to six inches in the southern metro area.
A winter storm watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 3:54 a.m. valid from 7 p.m. until Wednesday 6 p.m. for Oneida County.
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for Hamilton, Fulton, and Herkimer Counties from 7 p.m. Tuesday evening to 1 a.m. Thursday.
EST a winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Tuesday 7 a.m. EST until Wednesday 7 a.m. EST for Keweenaw, Ontonagon, Houghton and Baraga counties.
An unusually strong low-pressure system will pass north of the state Wednesday night, bringing the threat of heavy rain, damaging winds, and thunderstorms.
A polar vortex is slated to sweep most of the continental US bringing winter storm warnings and a hazardous freeze to millions.
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory at 3:01 p.m. EST on Monday valid from Tuesday 7 a.m. EST until Wednesday 7 a.m. EST for Alger, Luce and Schoolcraft counties.
Weather Advisory has been issued for portions of the Finger Lakes region, including Cayuga, Ontario, Seneca, Schuyler, Wayne, Monroe, and Onondaga counties, as a winter storm is expected to bring significant snowfall and hazardous travel conditions beginning Tuesday evening and lasting through Wednesday,
Most of the densely populated areas in Western Colorado will remain snow-free after this storm system, which means cloud coverage and slightly colder temperatures are the only anticipated repercussions for many.