The season’s first snow is falling Friday across Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Dakotas. 

FIRST BIG SNOWSTORM OF SEASON FORECAST FOR NORTHERN PLAINS, MIDWEST

Snow forecast (Credit: Fox News)

Winter storm warnings, winter weather advisories and blizzard warnings are in effect for the northern tier, with the heaviest snow in northern Minnesota and North Dakota, where over a foot will be possible.  

Powerful winds will bring blizzard conditions with windchills in the 10s and 20s. 

Winter weather alerts (Credit: Fox News)

Rain and some thunderstorms will move into the Northeast on Friday and Saturday.

Northeast futuretrack (Credit: Fox News)

Strong winds will also howl across New England. 

Temperatures are expected to drop substantially once the cold front moves through, swinging from 10-20 degrees above average to 10-20 degrees below average.

Chilly temperatures moving East (Credit: Fox News)

The Pacific Northwest remains active, with more rain in the lower elevations and snow for the mountains. 

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A quick-moving storm from Canada will dive into the northern Plains and Midwest on Saturday, bringing a quick shot of wintry weather that will also move into the Northeast early next week.