Multiple counties across the U.S. have been issued winter storm warnings by the National Weather Service (NWS), as some could face up to a foot of snow overnight Wednesday through Thursday and into Friday.

Why it Matters

The NWS has warned that heavy snowfall and—in some cases—blustery, high winds could “cause hazardous travel conditions” and has urged drivers in affected areas to “slow down and use caution” if they must venture out.

What To Know

Forecasters are predicting that large parts of Alaska are likely to be hit with heavy snow and high winds from Wednesday night. Specifically, Klondike Highway, particularly near White Pass, could get up to 1 foot of snow by early Friday morning. St Lawrence Island (which could see up to 1 inch of snowfall per hour overnight on Wednesday), the

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