Blizzard conditions and high winds battered the Midwest, while forecasters warn a sweeping storm could bring damaging winds and tornadoes to the Eastern U.S. by Monday.

Spring is fast approaching, but winter weather came in strong for several states across the country this week, hitting some regions with up to 30 inches of snow. While the first wave of the storm

Northeastern Wisconsin was expected to face the most severe blizzard conditions.

Lake effect snow bands could drop 5 to 9 inches across the county, with 45 mph wind gusts expected to slash visibility during both Tuesday commutes.

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Level 3 of 5 (Enhanced) risk for severe weather across most of the region. This heightened risk suggests that the conditions will be conducive for stronger storms. By late evening and overnight, temperatures will drop rapidly by 30-40°F, leading to a swift transition from rain to snow.

The Blizzard of 2026 will be remembered for a long time

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a Snow Squall Warning for Barton, Dade, Jasper, Lawrence, and Newton counties due to intense bursts of snow causing whiteout conditions and