More than 40 million are on alert as the next winter storm is forecast to bring inclement weather from the Dakotas into northern New England over the coming days.

After one of the warmest Christmas days on record, we might finally see some true Winter weather move into Idaho.

After weeks of waiting with farmers growing anxious and skiers and snowboarders getting restless, Old Man Winter is finally poised to make a move across East Idaho. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Pocatello predicts a blast of snow,

On Christmas Day, the National Weather Service (NWS) announced winter weather warnings and winter storm advisories in more than a dozen states, with some expecting up to 10 inches

In Idaho, Big Hole Mountains and Bear River Range, Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin, Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, and the Sun Valley region, as well as the Centennial Mountains have winter storm warnings in place until 5 a.m. MST Saturday, with up to 18 inches of snow forecast in parts.

The National Weather Service in Pocatello is predicting another round of “heavy mountain snow” in eastern Idaho. In a weather brief sent to EastIdahoNews.com Saturday afternoon, the NWS says snow is expected early Sunday through Monday morning.

Rockslides and other challenges have presented themselves on Idaho roadways. Power outages also are being reported around the state.

The NWS advises caution over the Christmas period, with icy roads, blizzards and freezing rain making conditions hazardous.

The worst hit regions will likely be the northern tier and Poconos in Pennsylvania, upstate New York, and northern New England. Areas closer to the coast might still see precipitation, but most expect it will mostly be rain, drizzle, and potentially fog.

The nonprofit camp faces costly repairs, possible canceled winter programs after Wednesday's destructive winds.