Sprawling winter storm stretching 1,000+ miles to bring dangerous snow and ice across Northern Tier

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Updated February 17, 2026 6:42am EST

Sprawling winter storm stretching 1,000+ miles to bring dangerous snow and ice across Northern Tier

The complex system spanning over 1,000 miles is on track to bring dangerous snow and icing from the Plains to New England this week, with blizzard conditions possible.

By Olivia Stephens Source FOX Weather

Winter’s grip is holding on tight over the Northern Tier as the FOX Forecast Center is tracking yet another round of snow, even ice and freezing rain through Thursday.

The complex system will span over 1,000 miles, bringing dangerous snow and icing from the Plains to New England this week.



Blizzard Warnings are now in effect in Montana and the Arrowhead of Minnesota, where snow and wind will have a significant impact in the Northern Plains.

In the Northeast, snow will fall along and generally north of I-90, including Boston. Just south of the snow, an even narrower region of icing may be a concern.

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[mountaineer]

Ah, well, it's almost 60 today, the 12" snow of a few weeks ago is nearly melted, and I'll enjoy it while I can.

[rustynail]

We need rain here in NKY the mud is about to dry out.

[Smokin Joe]

Well, we have winds gusting to 50, and expect 4-6 inches of snow (not sure how they are going to measure that with 50 MPH winds) tonight. Temps falling from the 50s to subzero in the next 48 hours. (break's over, back on your heads)

But we're hidden behind the table on the graphic...

I live behind Flip Spiceland's ear. No matter which way he was facing, whether it be to the west or the east...

[Free Vulcan]

AKA Febriary.

On that note, at least here in the Midwest we need precipitation. Normally Nov-Feb is the cloudiest part of the year, we've seen alot of clear days, which worries me about a possible drought.