Record snowfall possible from Plains to Great Lakes. See totals by address
Record snowfall possible from Plains to Great Lakes. See totals by address
Brandi D. Addison, USA TODAY NETWORKSun, March 15, 2026 at 6:09 PM UTC
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A major winter storm is moving across the northern United States, bringing a mix of heavy snow, ice and blizzard conditions from the High Plains through the Great Lakes. Forecasters say the storm could produce record or near-record snowfall in parts of the Upper Midwest.
The hardest-hit areas are expected to include northern Wisconsin, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and portions of Minnesota, where snow totals could reach 2 to 4 feet in some high terrain locations. Strong winds will create widespread blizzard conditions, with near-zero visibility and dangerous travel across a large portion of the region.
Snowfall will be heaviest Sunday and Monday, with embedded bands of snow producing rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour in some areas. The combination of heavy snow and gusty winds could also lead to power outages, roof collapses and long-lasting impacts on travel and daily life.
Further south, parts of the Northern High Plains and central Midwest are seeing a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain. Ice accumulations may make roads slick, while lighter snow totals will still cause travel difficulties and drifting snow as winds pick up.
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Brandi D. Addison covers weather across the United States as the Weather Connect Reporter for the USA TODAY Network. She can be reached at baddison@gannett.com.
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