A major snowstorm is set to hit Connecticut over the weekend, with the National Weather Service warning that more than a foot of snow could blanket parts of the state.

The Blizzard of 1978 dropped 14.7 inches of snow over 18 hours, which is more than the range of 6-12 inches predicted this Jan. 25.

A blizzard grips the Northeast and Great Lakes, burying highways under relentless snow by mid-morning on January 20, 2026. Visibility drops to near zero as snow falls at 4 inches per hour in spots, with 50 mph winds whipping flakes into whiteout chaos and temperatures plunging to -18°F.

Looking back at the Blizzard of 2016, the Lehigh Valley’s biggest snowfall ever | PHOTOS

A Blizzard Warning has been issued for parts of south central and southwestern Minnesota along with northern Iowa as strong winds combine with light, fluffy snow to create near-zero visibility at times this afternoon.

Strong winds — some gusting up to 60 mph — will move into Eastern Iowa Wednesday afternoon, making travel dangerous in some parts of the region.

MSP Calumet Post responded to multiple crashes earlier today along this stretch and advises the road currently remains closed due to whiteout conditions. A blizzard warning is in effect for northern Houghton County with gusts up to 35 mph, snow, and extreme cold. https://t.co/UNPIlzwSrR

As Knoxville braces for the next winter storm, just remember: back in 1993, a blizzard buried the city. Do you remember that storm?

Winter Storm Map Temperature New Snow Snow Depth Icing Severity Full Winter Storm Forecast. In an update on Thursday morning, the Weather Prediction Center said the “long-durati