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

Meanwhile, a swath of the Central and Eastern U.S. was under winter weather advisory, which the NWS issues "for any amount of freezing rain, or when 2 to 4 inches of snow (alone or in combination with sleet and freezing rain), is expected to cause a significant inconvenience, but not serious enough to warrant a warning."

On Thursday at 1:53 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory valid from 4 p.m. until Friday 4 p.m. for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley as well as Harney, Baker and Malheur counties.

The National Weather Service issued an updated winter weather advisory at 3:54 a.m. on Thursday in effect until 7 a.m. for Lawrence, Beaver, Allegheny, Washington, Greene, Westmoreland and Fayette counties.

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.

A winter weather advisory was issued by the NWS Eureka CA on Wednesday at 2:50 p.m. valid from Thursday 4 p.m. until Friday 10 a.m. for Del Norte Interior.

On Wednesday at 1:57 p.m. a winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Thursday 4 p.m. until Friday 1 p.m. for Ochoco-John Day Highlands.

Some snow and freezing rain could impact the Thursday morning commute in North Jersey. It's expected to start around 1 a.m.

On Wednesday at 2:48 p.m. the NWS Medford OR issued a winter weather advisory valid from Thursday 4 p.m. until Friday 10 a.m. The advisory is for Central Siskiyou County and Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc counties as well as Modoc County.

A winter storm warning has been issued for four states amid a snow storm that could bring up to 34 inches of snow to some areas on Thursday and Friday. Freezing temperatures may pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as infants and older adults.