Cold weather alerts are affecting 69 million people from the Midwest to the Gulf Coast, while 5 million people face new flood watches in the Pacific Northwest.

See if your area is under a snow emergency as heavy snowfall is expected to hit Greater Cincinnati Saturday afternoon and evening.

A winter weather advisory is issued by the National Weather Service when a low pressure system results in a mixture of winter weather ‒ such as snow, freezing rain or sleet – that can be hazardous. This combination does not meet the criteria of a warning.

Two storms moving through the Midwest and Northeast are being supercharged by a system on the West Coast. Blizzard warnings are in effect in West Virginia.

Detroit’s winter travel can be especially tricky due to Midwest storm tracks, which often lead to significant disruptions. The city averages 9 inches of snow each December, making road conditions unpredictable, and snow regularly remains in the forecast through the end of the year.

The Division of Highways has deployed more than 200 truck operators and dumped over 12,000 tons of salt since December 11 as crews battle to clear roads after a powerful winter storm dropped up to 15 inches of snow across North Central West Virginia.

A winter storm warning was released by the NWS Spokane WA on Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. valid from 4 p.m. until Wednesday 10 p.m. for Western Chelan County.

Cold weather exposes hidden home issues. Learn top winter risks for homeowners and steps to help avoid expensive repairs as temperatures drop.