(CNN) A strong winter storm will develop on Friday in the Plains and travel quickly east through the weekend. It will bring the possibility of snow, freezing rain and sleet to a large chunk of the country. Minnesota, portions of Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin and northern New England could see 8-12 inches of snow. A significant winter storm will affect northern and central portions of the country later this week with snow, sleet and freezing rain. #winter #freezingrain #snow #sleet pic.twitter.com/Vy6EhIhe1R — NWS WPC (@NWSWPC) January 14, 2020These areas could experience blowing snow due to the high winds, which will cause near whiteout conditions on roadways.

Source: CNN January 16, 2020 09:00 UTC