Dangerously cold temperatures hold throughout the week. High temperatures will stay nearly 30 degrees below normal.

Heavy snow, ice and brutal cold are expected to make this winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event, stretching across two-thirds of the U.S.

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Follow as a winter storm is expected to bring heavy snowfall, icy roads and cold temperatures from the southern states to the Northeast.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for portions of northern and West Michigan through Tuesday evening as a Clipper system brings accumulating snow, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills across the state.

“Dangerous cold comes this week with several nights featuring single digit temperatures and wind chills below zero,” the National Weather Service said early Monday. “It’s quite rare to get a stretch of temperatures this cold for so long. Take precautions if headed out.”

A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.

North Texas awoke to temperatures hovering around 15 degrees Monday as cold air blanketed the region for a third day and Dallas-Fort Worth hit a record

Cold temperatures continue all week

What you need to keep on hand for the winter storm, plus how you can prepare your home to stay as safe as possible. Get caught up on this morning’s news: The winter storm forecast and how to prepare,