A powerful storm system traveling across the central U.S. will bring heavy and blowing snow to parts of the upper Midwest and Great Lakes. 

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Thursday winter weather alerts

Winter weather alerts through Thursday afternoon (Credit: Fox News)

Ahead of the cold front associated with this winter weather, unseasonably warm air is stirring up the possibility for severe storms – including hail, damaging wind and tornadoes.  

Friday winter weather alerts

Winter weather alerts through Friday (Credit: Fox News)

Snow, freezing rain and ice are also expected for sections of the Northeast and New England overnight and into Friday.  

The threat of severe storms on Thursday

The severe storm threat on Thursday  (Credit: Fox News)

Meanwhile, some rain and snow will move into the interior West.  

Wet weather forecast in the Northeast and New England from Thursday through Saturday (Credit: Fox News)

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California remains mostly dry after weeks of record rain and snow.