It's going to be a big one. A massive winter storm is headed towards 14 states and could drop up to 4 feet of snow in some spots.  The  weather experts had already put out warnings, so get ready.  It is not just about the snow.  People who are sensitive to cold temperature should be extra careful.  This includes babies and elderly people.  Snow can make roads dangerous to drive on and may even take power out.

        The snow will make driving very dangerous, in some cases, it will be risky to even get out of your driveway. It was reported that road conditions will be unpredictable and a lot of snow is not going to be an easy fix. It was suggested to pack a bag with flashlights, food and water in case you get stuck.

        The storm will affect a lot of areas.  Keep in mind that the snow will not be the same in every place.  The snow will be less in some areas and more in others. Some areas will have more snow than others.  The Bear River Range, which stretches across Utah and Idaho, could see the most snow.  It is estimated that the area will get 4 feet of snow.  People living in these areas need to be prepared for heavy snowfall.

        Winter weather warnings were issued for states including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Nevada.  The list does not stop there.  The weather service also issued winter storm warnings for California, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon.  A blizzard warning was also issued for Alaska.  All of these states were included in the warning.  The states included in the warning are Alaska, California, Connecticut, Idaho, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

        The public was told that the storm will arrive late Friday and will last into the night.  In some places, expect rain and snow.  Some places will have just rain.   The temperature will drop significantly on Sunday and the wind will pick up.   This will make the conditions worse.  So if you have any loose items outside, bring them inside.  The weather service warned that driving conditions will be very bad. The mountain passes will be even worse.  So be sure to check the weather before you leave.

        The NWS will keep you updated.  The latest winter weather warnings will run until 4 a. m. Monday.  The winter storm warnings will end on Tuesday.  The blizzard warning in Alaska will continue until Saturday.  The weather service will give regular updates on their website.  Please check this site for the latest information.

Shoveling Required: Winter Snowstorm is headed this way!

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