The heaviest snow totals are expected in northern New Jersey, with lower snow totals forecast for Central Jersey.

A winter storm was sweeping across a large portion of the US on Thursday, bringing snow, ice and rain to several states in the Midwest and Northeast.

Thursday’s sloppy morning precipitation has come and gone, but a Winter Storm Watch is already in place for our next round of wintry weather on the way this weekend. For snow lovers, this could be a good one!

This storm is expected to significantly impact travel, infrastructure, and public safety across Big Sky Country..

On Thursday at 2:39 p.m. a winter storm watch was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Saturday 7 p.m. until Sunday 4 p.m. for Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties.

A winter storm that brought snow, sleet and freezing rain to a large swath of the Midwest swept into the mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Thursday, causing treacherous travel conditions, prompting school delays and closures and potential power outages for millions of Americans.

Punxsutawney Phil made his annual prediction in Pennsylvania, and the groundhog saw a shadow, meaning the United States is set for six more weeks of winter.

Winter weather advisories and ice storm warnings are in effect for some areas. Here's difference in weather safety terms: warnings, watches, advisory

On Thursday at 4:35 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning valid from 4 p.m. until Friday 1 p.m. for Central Oregon.

On Thursday at 3:10 a.m. the NWS Eureka CA issued a winter storm warning valid from 10 a.m. until Friday 10 a.m. for Southern Trinity.