Winter weather warnings issued in 13 U.S. states

Winter weather warnings are in effect across at least 13 states in the U.S. Heavy snow and strong winds are forecasted, creating dangerous travel conditions through Wednesday and into Thursday. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that the storm could cause significant disruptions to travel. It may produce whiteout conditions in some areas, making roads impassable. There is also a risk of tree branches and power lines falling, which could lead to power outages. As of Wednesday morning, winter storm warnings were issued for states like Alaska, Michigan, and Wisconsin. In Michigan, several counties are expecting 4 to 6 inches of snow, with wind gusts up to 40 mph. Eastern areas could receive up to 7 inches. Wisconsin's counties, such as Marathon and Marinette, may see between 6 and 9 inches of snow, also with strong winds. Alaska is preparing for snowfall of up to six inches along the Haines Highway. Additionally, winter weather advisories are in effect for parts of Washington, Oregon, California, Wyoming, and South Dakota. Some areas in Oregon could get up to 12 inches of snow and winds gusting to 45 mph. Blizzard warnings are active in regions of Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Colorado, where visibility and travel conditions may be severely affected. The NWS described the situation on social media, stating that blizzard conditions continue, particularly in Nebraska and Kansas. The storm is expected to move from the central High Plains to the Upper Midwest and western Great Lakes over the next two days.