Meteorologists warned of impossible travel across numerous states as blizzard conditions were expected to set in.

The National Weather Service is forecasting wind gusts of over 50 mph from Atlantic to Waterloo. What to know about blizzard possibilities.

Two winter systems are coming together across the northern U.S. this week, bringing the potential for heavy snow and strong winds across the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest.

A winter storm watch has been issued for southeast South Dakota with a mix of rain, snow and wind gusts of up to 60 mph arrive Dec. 9.

Blizzard conditions are forecast for much of Iowa that could evolve into what's known as a snow squall Wednesday. Here's what to know.

However, with temperatures rising above freezing in the afternoon, the top layer of snow will begin to melt and could form a crust. This may act to reduce the risk of blowing snow and blizzard conditions, but with wind gusts potentially near 60mph, the wind is still expected to erode away that crust and cause visibility issues.

Precipitation moves into western Minnesota on Tuesday morning, reaching St. Cloud and Brainerd in the early afternoon, and then pushing into the Twin Cities shortly after.