Weekend Ice Storm Threatens Midwest and Northeast with Severe Weather

An ice storm is expected to hit parts of the U.S. Midwest, with the National Weather Service issuing warnings for Iowa and alerts from Kansas to Minnesota. The storm could bring freezing rain, creating hazardous driving conditions with potential ice accumulations over half an inch. Meanwhile, the eastern U.S. is experiencing frigid temperatures and lake effect snow, with some areas in New York and Michigan receiving significant snowfall. The cold snap is expected to ease by Sunday, but residents are advised to prepare for the ice storm with necessary supplies.