Major Winter Storm Ongoing in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes; Severe Weather Along the East Coast

A major winter storm will continue to bring blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall, icing, and strong winds through today across the Upper Midwest and Upper Great Lakes. Widespread severe storms are expected across the entire eastern U.S. with the highest threat over the interior Mid-Atlantic, where there is a risk for damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes. Heat continues to build in the West. Read More >

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026: A strong cold front will cross the region this afternoon and evening. This system will likely bring strong winds and severe thunderstorms, which may even include a few tornadoes. Cold and blustery conditions will follow the front tonight into Tuesday, with snow showers in the Allegheny Mountains. Chilly conditions stick around into Wednesday, but winds will be lighter.