Winter weather advisories cover much of the United States from Rockies to Great Lakes
The National Weather Service has issued widespread winter weather advisories across the northern Rockies, Great Plains, Midwest, and eastern United States, with snow, blowing snow, and ice expected through Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Snowfall near Ironwood, Michigan on November 26, 2026. Credit: Great Lakes Weather and Climate
The NWS has issued numerous winter weather advisories across the northern Rockies, central Plains, Midwest, and mid-Atlantic, and parts of the Northeast.
In Montana, advisory conditions extend from the East Glacier Park region to the central mountains. The Great Falls forecast office reports accumulations of 5–13 cm (2–5 inches) in valleys and up to 25 cm (10 inches) in mountain passes, with wind gusts up to 72 km/h (45 mph) along exposed ridges. Roads are expected to become snow-covered, and localized blowing snow may reduce visibility to near zero in open areas.
The Little Belt, Highwood, Big Belt, Bridger, and Castle Mountains are forecast to receive 5–25 cm (2–10 inches) of snow, while gusts up to 64 km/h (40 mph) could create hazardous driving on higher routes. Lower valleys, including Great Falls, Helena, and Lewistown, may see up to 10 cm (4 inches) by early Wednesday morning.
In western Montana, the Missoula office forecasts totals of 8–18 cm (3–7 inches) across the Seeley-Swan region, with local amounts up to 25 cm (10 inches) in the Swan and Mission ranges. Valley locations, including Missoula and the Bitterroot Valley, can expect 2–10 cm (1–4 inches).
Roads are expected to be slick with potential black ice, especially during the Tuesday morning commute. Across the Idaho Panhandle and southern Clearwater Mountains, 5–15 cm (2–6 inches) of snow are expected, highest at Lookout and Lolo Passes. Travel across I-90 and U.S will likely be affected by accumulating snow and reduced traction.
Light to moderate snow continues across Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Illinois, generally ranging from 3–10 cm (1–4 inches), with locally higher totals in northern Kansas and central Missouri. Slippery road conditions and reduced visibility are expected during the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes.
In Indiana and Ohio, widespread snow accumulations of 5–10 cm (2–4 inches) are forecast, with mixed precipitation possible toward southern Indiana and Kentucky. Some icing up to about 2–5 mm (0.1–0.2 inches) is expected near the southern edge of the advisory region.
Advisories for Kentucky, Arkansas, and Tennessee include a risk of light freezing rain and sleet. In northern and central Arkansas, the NWS Little Rock office reports ice accumulations mostly under 2 mm (0.1 inches), while portions of western Kentucky could see a light glaze on roads and bridges.
Mixed precipitation is expected across West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, and western North Carolina, late Monday night into Tuesday morning, bringing 2–8 cm (1–3 inches) of snow and sleet along with localized icing up to 5 mm (0.2 inches).
Additional winter weather advisories extend into Nebraska, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and the northeastern United States. In southwest Nebraska, the advisory remains in effect until 18:00 CST Monday, with total snow accumulations of 5–10 cm (2–4 inches).
Northern Michigan, including the northern Lower and eastern Upper Peninsulas, is forecast to receive heavier lake-effect snow. Accumulations of 10–20 cm (4–8 inches) are expected in Cheboygan, Mackinac Island, and Charlevoix, with slightly lower totals of 8–15 cm (3–6 inches) in adjacent counties. Ottawa County could see up to 18 cm (7 inches), while nearby Lake and Newaygo counties are forecast to receive 5–10 cm (2–4 inches).
In Pennsylvania, central and western counties, including the Allegheny Front, are under advisories for mixed precipitation and snow, with expected totals of 5–13 cm (2–5 inches) and light ice glaze possible. The Erie and Crawford areas remain under back-to-back advisories, with up to 5 cm (2 inches) of additional snow early Monday and a second round of 8–15 cm (3–6 inches) expected through Tuesday. Eastern Pennsylvania counties including Berks and Lehigh and parts of northwestern New Jersey will see 5– 13 cm (2–5 inches) of snow and sleet, greatest at higher elevations.
In New York, advisories cover central and western areas from Lewis and Oneida to Yates and Onondaga, where totals could reach 18 cm (7 inches) by Tuesday evening. Neighboring New Jersey counties–Warren, Morris, and Hunterdon–are also under advisories for 3–13 cm (1–5 inches) of snow and sleet.
Further south, the NWS forecasts widespread mixed precipitation in West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. The northern and central counties of West Virginia are expected to receive 5–13 cm (2–5 inches) of snow and a thin glaze of ice, while eastern counties near the Maryland border may see 3–8 cm (1–3 inches) and up to 2.5 mm (0.1 inches) of ice. Western Maryland faces similar conditions, with 3—8 cm (1–3 inches) of snow and sleet.
In Virginia, central and western counties, including Fluvanna and Louisa, may see less than 1 cm (0.5 inches) of snow or sleet with light icing.
Western Virginia and eastern West Virginia counties could receive up to 2.5 cm (1 inch) of snow and a glaze of ice, while the southwest part of the state and adjacent North Carolina mountains are forecast for up to 1 cm (0.5 inches) of snow and around 5 mm (0.2 inches) of ice. In western North Carolina, freezing rain accumulations of about 5 mm (0.2 inches) are expected, especially across Avery, Yancey, Mitchell, Ashe, and Watauga counties.
To the south, the Oklahoma Panhandle county of McCurtain remains under a freezing-rain advisory until midday Monday, with ice accumulations generally below 2.5 mm (0.1 inches).
In Arkansas, northern and central counties may see light sleet and freezing rain with glaze accumulations up to 2 mm (0.1 inches). Western Kentucky could also see a similar thin glaze on bridges and elevated surfaces.
A winter weather advisory is issued when snow, sleet, or freezing rain is expected to cause travel difficulties but remain below winter-storm-warning thresholds. Motorists should anticipate slower travel, carry emergency supplies, and check local updates before departure.
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1 Winter Weather Advisory – NWS – December 1, 2025
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