Winter storm warnings were in place for seven states across the country from the National Weather Service (NWS) early on Monday, with up to 17 inches of snow forecast in some areas.
A winter weather advisory was also in place from the NWS for parts of Utah at the time of writing.
Why It Matters
Difficult driving conditions could impact travel as many Americans travel across the country over the holiday period.
In some cases, the service suggested drivers consider delaying travel, and to drive with extreme caution if travel was absolutely necessary.
What To Know
At the time of writing, the states under winter weather warnings were Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, South Dakota, Wyoming and Colorado, while a winter weather advisory was in place in Utah…