Winter storm warnings or winter weather advisories were in place from the National Weather Service (NWS) for six states early Friday morning, with up to 14 inches of snow possible for some parts of the country.
Why It Matters
Winter storms can cause power outages, while snow can interfere with travel and create dangerous driving conditions. Freezing temperatures can also pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as young children and older adults.
What To Know
The NWS had winter storm warnings in place for parts of Alaska, Wyoming, and Montana, while winter weather advisories were issued for Michigan, New York, and North Carolina.
Areas affected included southeast Montana and northeast Wyoming, western Michigan, northwestern New York, and eastern North Carolina.
While the exact level of snowfall expected varied from state to state, the NWS said that in the south slopes of the central Brooks Range, Alaska, “heavy” snow was anticipated with up to 14 inches of accumulation possible…