A winter storm was sweeping across a large portion of the US on Thursday, bringing snow, ice and rain to several states in the Midwest and Northeast.

The heaviest snow totals are expected in northern New Jersey, with lower snow totals forecast for Central Jersey.

This storm is expected to significantly impact travel, infrastructure, and public safety across Big Sky Country..

Thursday’s sloppy morning precipitation has come and gone, but a Winter Storm Watch is already in place for our next round of wintry weather on the way this weekend. For snow lovers, this could be a good one!

Winter weather advisories and ice storm warnings are in effect for some areas. Here's difference in weather safety terms: warnings, watches, advisory

On Thursday at 2:39 p.m. a winter storm watch was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Saturday 7 p.m. until Sunday 4 p.m. for Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties.

Just as one storm packing snow and ice exits the NYC area, a Winter Storm Watch has been issued as another storm could bring as much as 4 inches of snow to New York City this weekend.

EST the National Weather Service issued an updated winter weather advisory valid from 3 p.m. EST until Friday 7 a.m. EST for Chippewa County.

A winter storm that brought snow, sleet and freezing rain to a large swath of the Midwest swept into the mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Thursday, causing treacherous travel conditions, prompting school delays and closures and potential power outages for millions of Americans.

Punxsutawney Phil made his annual prediction in Pennsylvania, and the groundhog saw a shadow, meaning the United States is set for six more weeks of winter.