Major Winter Storm Expected to Bring Snow, Blizzard Conditions, and Icing Across the US, Causing Power Outages and Road Closures.

More than 55 million people across the United States are under winter weather warnings or advisories as a major winter storm is expected to bring snow, blizzard conditions, and icing from California to the Northeast. The storm has already caused numerous power outages and closed roads, with more than 850,000 homes and businesses without power, mainly in Michigan.

In the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, the National Weather Service has forecast up to 12 inches of snow from 6 p.m. Wednesday to 6 p.m. Thursday, on top of the 5 inches that had already fallen. The storm has already begun to fall in Minnesota, and forecasters are warning of dangerous travel conditions.

The storm is expected to bring blizzard warnings to 2 million more people, and is part of a multiday event that is expected to last through Thursday. The Midwest and Northern Plains are expected to be the most affected, with snow, blizzard conditions, and icing expected.

Meanwhile, the Southeast is experiencing unseasonably high temperatures, with temperatures expected to remain above average for the next few days. Residents are advised to take precautions and stay informed of the latest weather updates.