Severe Winter Weather to Bring Heavy Snow and Dangerous Winds to Northern U.S.

A cold front is expected to intensify lake-effect snow and create hazardous travel conditions across the Great Lakes and Northeast this week.

A new Arctic cold front is forecast to bring tropical storm-force wind gusts of up to 50 mph and heavy lake-effect snow to parts of the northern U.S. through Thursday.
Lake-effect snow warnings are in place for areas downwind of the Great Lakes, with Michigan, New York, and Pennsylvania expected to see significant snowfall accumulations.
Snowfalls of up to 12 inches or more are predicted in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and parts of northern New York, with potential for whiteout conditions and treacherous travel.
The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings and advisories, cautioning drivers about reduced visibility, slick roads, and the possibility of flash freezes.
The storm follows a Thanksgiving weekend of extreme weather that left some areas buried under five feet of snow and caused multiple accidents, including fatal crashes in Iowa and Michigan.