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Michigan is one of five states likely to experience severe weather from Thursday through Friday.
A snowstorm could hit Manitowoc this weekend with heavy snow, strong winds and frigid temperatures before a gradual warmup later next week.
A powerful statewide wind event will begin later tonight and last through Thursday. Heavy snow will fall over the mountains over the next few days, with periods of lower-elevation snow expected.
Heavy snow and strong winds are expected to bring up to 4 feet of snow and “ blizzard conditions ” to eight states from Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
While up to 5 feet of snow is possible this week in the Pacific Northwest, Connecticut temperatures may reach 70 degrees on Tuesday.
Interstate 70 eastbound in Silverthorne is closed Friday evening due to safety concerns amid heavy snowfall on Friday.
Meteorologists warned of heavy snow shortly after the extreme change in temperatures took place.