A winter storm is expected to unleash “major” impacts across the Northern Plains through Thursday, according to a forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS). The winter storm comes as an atmospheric river pummeled the Pacific Northwest earlier this week.

Meteorologists sometimes warn of a winter storm that could “bomb out” or become a bomb cyclone. According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, this happens when a storm's central pressure drops at least 24 millibars in 24 hours.

A powerful winter storm swept across the central and eastern United States, knocking out power and snarling travel during one of the busiest stretches of the holiday season.

The NWS advises caution over the Christmas period, with icy roads, blizzards and freezing rain making conditions hazardous.

Milder than average weather continues and thankfully we are looking dry tomorrow. We may even see some sunshine Wednesday and further melting snow. Thursday looks to be our warmest day

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NWS warns of a severe winter storm with blizzard conditions across six states, threatening post-holiday travel.