Across 11 States, 18 Inches of Snow are Predicted

Snowfall, freezing rain, and hazardous road conditions have prompted winter storm warnings across 11 states.

Wisconsin, Michigan, South Dakota and Wyoming are under winter storm warnings, while other parts of Wisconsin and Michigan are under weather advisory conditions, as are New York, New Hampshire, Kentucky, Montana, California and Nevada.

Winter storm warnings indicate heavy snowfall, or sleet accumulations of at least 6 inches in 12 hours. Winter weather advisories indicate less severe conditions, but still warn of snow, sleet, or freezing rain.

Michigan is under widespread winter storm warnings and advisories due to lake-effect snow.

• Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, and Otsego counties face warnings from 4 p.m. today through Friday. Travel conditions will be treacherous with heavy snowfall and wind gusts up to 40 mph.
• Snow is expected in Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Manistee, and Wexford counties. 45 mph gusts possible.
• A snowstorm is forecast for Antrim, Kalkaska and Charlevoix counties.
• Mason, Lake, Oceana, and Muskegon counties may get 6-14 inches of snow.
• There is a possibility of 5-12 inches of snow in Keweenaw and Houghton counties.

Counties in southern Michigan, including Osceola and Newaygo, are under advisories. Winds could gust up to 35 mph in south-central Michigan, causing roads to become slippery.

Lake-effect snow is expected to cover Wisconsin’s northern counties.

Winter storm warnings are in effect for Iron County until midnight Wednesday, with 6-12 inches of snow forecast in northern areas, as well as reduced visibility.

Asheland and Bayfield counties are under advisory status until 6 p.m. (CST) Wednesday, with 3 to 6 inches of snow expected. Morning and evening commutes may be affected by slippery roads.

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Snow is expected in the northern Black Hills until 5 p.m. Tuesday. Slippery roads are expected due to additional snow and gusts of up to 35 mph.

Livingston County, New York, is under a winter weather advisory from 7 p.m. today until 4 a.m. on Friday. Several inches of snow could accumulate from Lake-effect snow, and strong winds could blow and drift snow.

Maine and New Hampshire are likely to experience freezing rain and light snow.

• Maine and New Hampshire may see up to 0.1 inches of ice accumulation. A power outage is possible.
• Mixed precipitation with icy roads is possible in northern Maine, including Aroostook County.

A 3 inch accumulation of snow is forecast for higher terrain in eastern Kentucky. On mountain routes, difficult travel conditions are expected until noon ET Wednesday.

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Central and southeast Montana are under snowfall advisories.

• Rosebud and Carter counties, among others, could see up to 3 inches of snow.
• Garfield and Petroleum counties in the north-central region will receive 1-3 inches of snow, creating hazardous road conditions.

Both states are under winter weather advisories near the Sierra Nevada.

• Snowfall may reach 1-4 inches at lower elevations in Lake Tahoe, and as high as 10 inches at higher elevations. Trees and power lines may fall due to 90 mph winds.
• Snow is expected to cover the Sierra Crest in Mono County.
• 1-4 inches of snow may fall in Lassen, Eastern Plumas, and Eastern Sierra counties. Advisory continues from 10 p.m. until 4 p.m. ET.

Observe local weather updates, prepare emergency kits, and avoid unnecessary travel. Traffic in affected areas will be disrupted by hazardous conditions.

Keep up-to-date on road conditions through official channels such as state-operated 511 services.

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