Winter weather advisories and ice storm warnings are in effect for some areas. Here's difference in weather safety terms: warnings, watches, advisory

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."

For the second time in two days, parts of New Jersey have been placed under winter weather alerts — this time for a Super Bowl weekend storm that could dump up to 4 to 6 inches of snow along with a sloppy mix of snow,

Ice & rain will end by late morning. Two more winter storms may bring snow and ice Saturday and early next week.

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory at 4:35 a.m. on Thursday valid from 7 p.m. until Friday 4 p.m. for Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon.

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.

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.

On Thursday at 4:35 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning valid from 4 p.m. until Friday 1 p.m. for Central Oregon.

On Thursday at 3:10 a.m. the NWS Eureka CA issued a winter storm warning valid from 10 a.m. until Friday 10 a.m. for Southern Trinity.

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.