A storm bearing down on the Great Lakes and New England is expected to bring rain, snow, and high winds over the next few days. As many as 40 million people are now under winter weather advisories ahead of the storm’s arrival.
A narrow band from Fargo, North Dakota south to approximately Mason City, Iowa is under a blizzard warning ahead of the storm. That includes parts of of both states as well as parts of Minnesota. Winds in the affected areas are forecast to reach 45 miles per hour and, paired with an expected 3 to 8 inches of snow, are expected to create whiteout conditions through the start of the week.
