Severe winter storm causes blizzard this weekend; See forecast and snowfall maps

Severe winter storm causes blizzard this weekend; See forecast and snowfall maps

Millions of Americans can expect wintry weather this weekend as a storm brings ice, snow and rain to the central Plains, the Ohio Valley and the Mid-Atlantic.

According to the National Weather Service, winter weather will begin across the Plains late Saturday before reaching the Mid-Atlantic on Sunday. Blizzard and whiteout conditions are expected in the central plains, making driving either dangerous or impossible without risk of stranding.

At least 8 inches of snow is expected in Indiana and central Kansas, areas that could see the highest snowfall in at least a decade, the service reported.

Dangerous sleet or freezing rain is forecast between eastern Kansas and the Ozarks toward the Ohio Valley, forecasters said. Meanwhile, the central Appalachians will face freezing rain and ice, creating the risk of power outages and dangerous travel.

Winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories remain in effect from western Pennsylvania and West Virginia to far western Maryland, where snow depths of at least 6 inches are expected. Snow warnings due to lake effects will also remain in effect in northeastern Ohio, far northwestern Pennsylvania and parts of western and northwestern New York state, with snow levels ranging from 1 to 2 feet, according to the weather service.

National Snowfall Tracker

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Cleveland expected a snowball

According to the National Weather Service, snow is forecast for parts of the Cleveland area between Friday, January 3rd and Sunday, January 5th.

According to the National Weather Service, snow is forecast for parts of the Cleveland area between Friday, January 3rd and Sunday, January 5th.

Pittsburgh expected snowfall

According to the National Weather Service, snow is forecast for portions of the Pittsburgh region between Friday, January 3rd and Saturday, January 4th.

According to the National Weather Service, snow is forecast for portions of the Pittsburgh region between Friday, January 3rd and Saturday, January 4th.

Indianapolis expected snowfall

According to the National Weather Service, snow is forecast for portions of the Indianapolis area between Sunday, January 5th and Monday, January 6th.

According to the National Weather Service, snow is forecast for portions of the Indianapolis area between Sunday, January 5th and Monday, January 6th.

St. Louis expected snowfall

According to the National Weather Service, snow is forecast for portions of the St. Louis, Missouri region between Saturday, January 4th and early Monday, January 6th.

According to the National Weather Service, snow is forecast for portions of the St. Louis, Missouri region between Saturday, January 4th and early Monday, January 6th.

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: A major winter storm is coming this weekend. See forecast and snowfall maps

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