Winter storm warnings were in place for seven states across the country from the National Weather Service (NWS) early on Monday, with up to 17 inches of snow forecast in some areas. A winter weather advisory was also in place from the NWS for parts of Utah at the time of writing.

Winter weather continues to dominate forecasts across the United States, with snowstorms, high winds, and flood risks posing significant challenges to travel and daily life. Here’s a detailed look at what to expect in key areas as we approach the New Year.

STORM WARNING has been issued until 5 PM Monday for Little Belt and Highwood Mountains-Snowy and Judith Mountains-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountain

People traveling over the Cascades on Sunday need to be aware of the likelihood of heavy snow and gusty winds, especially on Sunday morning.