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Winter Storm Warnings as 15 Inches of Snow To Strike

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**Heavy Snow, Ice, and Strong Winds to Impact 13 U.S. States; National Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Warnings**

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter storm warnings across 13 states in the U.S., warning of heavy snow, ice, and strong, gusty winds expected from Sunday night through Monday, and in some areas persisting until Tuesday. Accumulations could reach up to 15 inches in certain regions.

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### Why It Matters

A combination of accumulated snow, high winds, and ice is anticipated to create hazardous conditions. The NWS warns residents in affected counties that their morning and evening commutes may be disrupted. Blowing snow will reduce visibility, making many roads slippery, dangerous, and in some places, impassable.

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### States Under Winter Weather Warnings

The following states have been issued winter weather warnings:

– Tennessee
– North Carolina
– Virginia
– Illinois
– Indiana
– Michigan
– Pennsylvania
– Ohio
– New York
– Kentucky
– Wisconsin
– Maryland
– Maine

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### State-by-State Breakdown

#### Tennessee
In Tennessee, Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Greene, and Unicoi Counties could see up to 8 inches of snow. Areas near Mount LeConte and Newfound Gap may receive 10 to 15 inches, with wind gusts up to 40 mph lasting until Tuesday morning.
Upper Cumberland, Bledsoe, Campbell, Morgan, and Scott Counties might get up to an inch of snow from Monday afternoon through the night, with higher elevations above 1,500 ft receiving up to 2 inches. Portions of East Tennessee could see up to 3 inches, especially on the tallest ridges and peaks, by Tuesday morning.

#### North Carolina
Wintry weather is expected to continue until Tuesday morning. Swain County may see up to 2 inches of snow in the valleys, with 4 to 10 inches above 3,500 feet, and over a foot above 5,000 feet in the Smokies. Winds over 45 mph could cause blowing snow, reduce visibility, and lead to power outages.
Ashe, Watauga, and Avery Counties might experience gusts up to 45 mph and up to 4 inches of snow. Graham, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties are forecast to get up to 3 inches in valleys, 2 to 6 inches above 3,500 feet, and 10 inches on the highest peaks along the Tennessee border.

#### Virginia and West Virginia
Parts of Northeast, Northern, and Southeast West Virginia—including Northwest Pocahontas, Southeast Randolph, Western Greenbrier, and Southeast Webster Counties—could accumulate up to 8 inches of snow with winds up to 45 mph, reducing visibility until Tuesday morning.
Ritchie, Wirt, and Putnam Counties may see up to 4 inches by Tuesday morning, while Western Grant and Western Pendleton could receive up to 6 inches with winds reaching 40 mph. Bland, Smyth, Tazewell, Mercer, Summers, and Grayson Counties might get between 1 and 3 inches, with winds gusting between 40 and 45 mph.

#### Illinois
Several parts of Illinois are expected to experience localized lake-effect snow, leading to varying conditions over short distances. Kankakee County could see up to 8 inches of snow in the hardest-hit areas, with snow falling at rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour until noon Monday.
Central Cook, Eastern Will, Northern Cook, Southern Cook, and Lake Counties may face intense lake-effect snow with accumulations up to 10 inches near Lake Michigan. Snow rates could exceed 3 inches per hour, accompanied by winds up to 30 mph causing blowing and drifting snow.
DuPage, Northern Will, and Southern Will Counties could see up to 6 inches with slower snow rates of about an inch per hour. Benton, Iroquois, Ford, Jasper, and Newton Counties might receive up to 5 inches by Monday evening. Champaign, Edgar, and Vermilion Counties may get 2 to 3 inches with winds gusting up to 35 mph.
The NWS cautions residents to be careful stepping onto potentially icy and slippery stairs, sidewalks, and driveways to avoid falls.

#### Indiana
Lake and Porter Counties could experience heavy lake-effect snow with rates around 3 inches per hour and accumulations between 6 inches and 1 foot by Tuesday morning. Northerly winds are expected to gust over 30 mph.
Northern Indiana’s Fulton, Pulaski, Elkhart, Northern Kosciusko, and Southern Kosciusko Counties could see up to 4 inches of snow by Tuesday morning, with the heaviest falling overnight Monday. Cass, Grant, Miami, Wabash, and White Counties might get up to 2 inches by Monday morning.

#### Michigan
Southwest Michigan may see up to 6 inches of lake-effect snow by Tuesday morning, mostly falling Sunday night. Alger and Marquette Counties could receive up to 6 inches by Monday night, with highest amounts (up to 8 inches) near the Marquette/Alger county line and in higher elevations.
Cass County might get 2 to 4 inches, and Manistee County up to 6 inches. Sanilac, Macomb, and St. Clair Counties are forecast to receive up to 4 inches, with increased amounts near Port Huron.
Delta, Luce, and Northern Schoolcraft Counties may see 1 to 3 inches by Monday night, with some areas in northern Delta County up to 6 inches.
Keweenaw, Baraga, Southern and Northern Houghton Counties can expect up to 4 inches by Monday lunchtime, while Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties might receive up to 3 inches by Monday morning.

#### Pennsylvania
Elk and McKean Counties could get up to 5 inches of lake-effect snow by Tuesday lunchtime, mainly falling Monday night into Tuesday morning. Northwest Pennsylvania should prepare for winds gusting up to 40 mph and accumulations up to 5 inches. Higher elevations in Fayette and Westmoreland Counties may see up to 3 inches with 35 mph winds.

#### Ohio
North Central and Northeast Ohio might receive between 3 to 5 inches of snow by Tuesday lunchtime. Summit, Portage, and Trumbull Counties are forecasted to get up to 4 inches by Tuesday mid-morning.
The Ohio Department of Transportation reminds drivers to adjust speeds according to winter driving conditions.

#### New York
Lake snow will affect many parts of New York. By Tuesday, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, and Oswego Counties could receive up to 9 inches; Cattaraugus and Southern Erie Counties up to 8 inches; Monroe County up to 7 inches; and Madison, Northern and Southern Oneida, and Onondaga Counties between 3 and 7 inches.
Niagara and Orleans Counties could see 2 inches by Monday morning. Jefferson and Lewis Counties should expect freezing rain, mixed precipitation, and ice.

#### Kentucky
Bell and Pike Counties might get up to 2 inches by Tuesday morning, with higher amounts in areas above 2,500 feet. Harlan and Letcher Counties could see up to 4 inches, with even more expected above 3,500 feet.

#### Wisconsin
Vilas, Ashland, and Iron Counties—including the Tribal Lands of the Bad River Reservation and Northwestern Lac du Flambeau—might receive up to 3 inches of lake-effect snow by Monday morning.
Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha Counties could see up to 5 inches, with the NWS warning of rapidly deteriorating travel conditions later Sunday into overnight hours due to low visibility and slippery roads.

#### Maryland
Western Garrett County is expected to get 3 to 6 inches of snow by Tuesday morning, with winds up to 40 mph.

#### Maine
Parts of the Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far Northern, and North Woods regions could experience ice and up to several inches of snow by Monday morning.

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### What People Are Saying

The NWS shared important information about lake-effect snow:

> “During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.”

NWS Pittsburgh posted on X:

> “Scattered snow showers continue today, with heavier bands developing this afternoon and evening. The most impactful accumulation is still expected north of I-80 and in the ridges. The high-end snow amount potential has decreased elsewhere.”

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### What Happens Next

Residents in impacted areas are urged to:

– Monitor the latest weather forecasts regularly
– If travel is unavoidable, slow down and drive cautiously
– Carry extra supplies in vehicles, such as flashlights, food, clothes, and water, in case of emergencies

Stay safe and take necessary precautions as this winter storm moves through.

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**Stay updated with local weather advisories and travel warnings.**
https://www.newsweek.com/winter-storm-warnings-15-inches-snow-11020078

New Zealand rallies with three late tries to beat Ireland 26-13 at Soldier Field

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**New Zealand Stages Late Rally to Defeat Ireland 26-13 at Soldier Field**

CHICAGO (AP) — Tries in the last quarter by Tamaiti Williams, Wallace Sititi, and Cam Roigard propelled New Zealand to a 26-13 victory over a resolute Ireland side on Saturday. The match took place at Chicago’s Soldier Field in front of 65,000 mostly Irish fans.

For much of the game, New Zealand struggled against Ireland’s physical rush defense and disruptive tactics at set pieces. Ireland entered the final quarter holding a 13-7 lead.

However, the All Blacks managed to break down the Irish defense twice within five minutes in the 61st and 66th minutes. The first came from Williams off a tapped penalty, followed by Sititi who crossed the line after a clever interplay between playmakers Beauden Barrett and Damian McKenzie. Roigard then sealed the win in the 76th minute by sprinting through a gap created by a dominant scrum.

The loss was a setback for Ireland, who had hoped to repeat their famous first-ever victory over New Zealand — also achieved at Soldier Field almost nine years ago to the day.

“It’s a bitter pill to swallow,” said Ireland captain Dan Sheehan. “I don’t think we ever really got going. We saw very small patches of what we were looking for but couldn’t really put the whole picture together.”

Ireland looked set for victory until New Zealand, who had been tentative and disorganized for most of the match, finally unleashed their high-powered attack.

With this win, New Zealand keeps its dream of a first Grand Slam over the Home Unions since 2005 alive. The All Blacks will face Scotland, England, and Wales over the next three weekends.

“That loss was nine years ago so it’s nice to come here and rectify that,” said All Blacks captain Ardie Savea.

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### Early Disruptions and Injuries

Both teams faced early challenges in the first half. New Zealand lost captain Scott Barrett to a leg injury just three minutes in, and Ireland was down to 14 men after lock Tadhg Beirne received a yellow card for accidental head contact with Beauden Barrett. Additionally, New Zealand’s midfielder Jordie Barrett suffered a first-half injury.

Ireland drew first blood with an early 10-0 lead, courtesy of a penalty by Jack Crowley and a try by prop Tadhg Furlong. New Zealand replied before halftime with a try by Savea, leaving the score at 10-7 in Ireland’s favor at the break.

The first half was marked by numerous stoppages, lacking smooth flow. Beirne’s yellow card occurred in the 10th minute following an awkward standing tackle where his shoulder made contact with Barrett’s head. Ireland contested the call, arguing the pass to Barrett was forward and Beirne had limited opportunity to adjust his position.

Jordie Barrett sustained a knee injury in the 12th minute and attempted to continue but was soon replaced by Leicester Fainga’anuku.

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### Battle of Defense and Midfield

New Zealand initially struggled to penetrate Ireland’s stiff defense, finding more success attacking around the edges. Ireland’s defense was more resilient, with veteran midfielder Stuart McCloskey making notable ground through strong runs.

Ireland extended their lead in the seventh minute with Crowley’s penalty and followed up in the 17th minute with Furlong’s try.

New Zealand responded almost immediately. Fainga’anuku broke free from Gary Ringrose’s tackle on the left flank and offloaded to Will Jordan. From the ensuing ruck, forwards Ethan de Groot, Josh Lord, and Simon Parker combined effectively to put Savea over in the right corner.

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### Second Half and Final Push

Crowley added another penalty in the 51st minute, pushing Ireland’s lead to 13-10. By this time, eight of the previous ten penalties had been called against New Zealand, mostly for offenses at breakdowns.

But New Zealand turned the tide with a try by Williams in the 61st minute from a quick tapped penalty. Sititi extended the lead five minutes later, benefiting from a deft combination between Beauden Barrett and Damian McKenzie that left him unchallenged as he crossed the try line.

Roigard closed out the scoring with a try following a dominant scrum, cementing New Zealand’s 26-13 victory.

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This hard-fought win underscores New Zealand’s resilience and keeps them firmly in contention for upcoming fixtures against Scotland, England, and Wales.

*— AP Rugby*
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