Two low pressure systems will bring wintry mood to both the West and the Midwest.

The large low pressure area off the Pacific coast continues to affect the western states. So far, about 8 to 13 inches (20 to 33 centimeters) of snow has been reported in the Sierra Nevada and Cascades. In addition, rock slides and mudslides occurred near major highways and state highways in California.

Winter Storm Watches/Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories will remain in effect this weekend from northern and central California to northeastern Montana. At elevations above 3,000 feet, 1 to 2 feet of snow and ice formation may occur due to freezing rain.

For the Northern California coast: Flood watches and flood warnings remain in effect as 1 to 2 inches of rain could further raise water levels in area creeks and streams and cause additional rock falls.

The National Weather Service reported sustained winds of 20 to 35 mph and gusts of 50 to 70 mph Wind warnings and strong wind warnings for parts of the West, particularly California, northwestern Nevada, and southeastern Wyoming.

This system will finally weaken over the northern Rockies Sunday evening.

At the same time, there was unrest in the Midwest Winter weather advisories and ice storm warnings will be issued today. The primary concern will be ice accumulations of about 0.10 to 0.35 inches from Nebraska and the eastern Dakotas to most of Wisconsin and northwestern Illinois. Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, Iowa are at the center where most of the icing will occur, along with 30 mph gusts that would certainly cause power outages.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Make sure you have multiple ways to get the latest weather information via local TV, weather radio or the WeatherBug app.