Shotlist New York City, USA - Dec 26, 2025 1. Various of buildings, emergency response vehicles, traffic amid heavy snow; people, vehicles clearing snow Storyline A winter storm is expected to bring snow, strong winds, and rainfall to the Midwest and Northeast parts of the United States over the coming days, affecting more than 40 million people, according to U.S. media reports on Sunday. As of midday Sunday, the storm had already disrupted air travel nationwide, with more than 3,500 flights delayed and over 400 canceled. The heaviest snowfall is expected in the Midwest. Blizzard warnings have been issued across North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and parts of Michigan. In some areas of Michigan, snowfall totals could reach as much as 61 centimeters. Cities including Minneapolis and Green Bay are bracing for heavy snow, while parts of the region from North Dakota through Minnesota and Iowa are seeing near-zero visibility, conditions that may persist into Monday morning. Meanwhile, areas stretching from Pennsylvania to Maine are expected to experience freezing rain and strong winds, raising the risk of icy roads and hazardous travel conditions. In Michigan, snowfall and winds are forecast to continue through Monday morning before gradually changing to rain, a transition also expected across parts of the Northeast. While the storm is projected to move out by Monday night, additional snowfall could return to the Great Lakes region and last through Wednesday. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]