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."

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.

Update: Winter storm watch issued for part of Pennsylvania for Wednesday and Thursday Feb. 3, 2025, 1:27 p.m. Before embarking on your journey, verify the current road conditions to make informed travel decisions.