Widespread high winds capable of power outages, rapid fire spread and tree damage are expected in the Plains and parts of the Midwest. Blizzard conditions are also possible in the Northern Plains.

Residents across the northern Plains and parts of the Midwest are preparing for a powerful winter storm that will bring strong winds, blowing snow and plummeting temperatures, potentially creating blizzard conditions and hazardous travel.

Widespread high winds capable of power outages and tree damage will also lead to dangerous conditions for wildfires in the Plains and parts of the Midwest. After dumping heavy snow in the mountain West,