A procession of winter storms is forecast to bring snow, sleet, ice and potentially flood-inducing rain to sprawling bands of the U.S. this week.

Light snow and below zero windchills were reported Tuesday morning before two major winter storms are expected to hit the Midwest beginning Wednesday, weather officials said. Two major winter storms are expected to hit the Midwest this week,

Two winter storm systems are on the way this week, both bringing the potential for accumulating snow and major travel problems. The first big one will hit Chicago on Wednesday. Widespread snowfall totaling 4 to 6 inches is expected through Wednesday,