Winter weather warnings for the weekend have been issued for 27 states, with up to 2 feet of snow expected. Freezing temperatures may pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as infants and older adults. Snow can disrupt travel and create dangerous driving conditions, while winter storms may also cause power outages.

A long-lasting winter storm will create difficult travel through Wednesday in eastern Iowa. Moderate to heavy snow showers will lead to low visibility, snow-cov