Wintry conditions were forecast for at least 12 states across the U.S. on Friday, with some regions expecting up to 4 feet of snow, accompanied by strong winds and hazardous travel conditions. Why It Matters The storm system is part of a larger pattern affecting much of the U.

At 9:33 p.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service issued an updated winter storm warning valid from Friday 8 a.m. until Sunday 11 p.m. for North Oregon Cascades.

Winter weather-related warnings were in place for at least 11 states early on Thursday, with National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists anticipating up to four feet of snow to hit some parts of the country.