Categories Selected Articles Major winter storm bears down on America’s midsection, as millions face snow, ice or heavy rain Post author By Mike Nova Post date January 5, 2025 A powerful weather system, which has already left snowy and icy conditions in the central plains, is set to batter at least a dozen states with a potent mix of snow, ice and blizzard conditions, accompanied by winds gusting up to 40 mph. ← Drawn to New Orleans’ iconic street of celebration, a night of partying becomes a nightmare → Sunday update: What time is the snowstorm expected to start in Cincinnati. What to know