Winter storm warnings stretch across northern U.S., bringing snow, cold and risky conditions

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Winter storm warnings span from Montana to New York as heavy snow threatens travelers through the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Six inches to a foot of snow were expected Friday through Saturday in Iowa, Illinois and the Great Lakes region.

A lot of snow, rain and cold weather await travelers for the rest of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, with winter storm warnings posted Friday across the northern part of the country and more snow falling over the Great Lakes region.

Storm warnings and advisories extended from Montana to New York, the National Weather Service said. Snow was expected to start Friday and last well into the weekend in some areas, with Iowa and Illinois getting th