"Winter Storms Threaten 40 States with Blizzard, Wind, and Flood Alerts"

Over 40 states, from California to New York, are under blizzard, wind, or flood alerts as winter storms sweep across the country, with areas between California and Colorado experiencing up to 18 inches of snow. Blizzard warnings are in effect for nine states, and winter storm watches and warnings have been issued from New Mexico to Maine. Another winter storm is expected to hit the west coast soon, with a blizzard warning issued for the Pacific Northwest, and it is forecast to cross the country later this week.