The setup Friday through the weekend is a potentially dangerous one in parts of the South, Midwest and East. Some tornadoes could be strong and widespread damaging winds are also a threat.

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, blizzard conditions are possible in the Northern Plains.

For those across the Midwest, it’s time to prepare for the looming severe weather threat. Strong storms with the threat of damaging winds, tornadoes and hail are expected across the region, beginning late Friday afternoon and lasting into Saturday. Places like Minneapolis, Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis and Columbus could all see dangerous impacts from this system. Here’s what you need to know.

Northern California is getting blasted with heavy snow from a winter storm that’s expected to drop multiple feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada area. See how it’s already causing chaos on highways.

A Montana man who says he lives in “the middle of nowhere” captured a captivating phenomenon on a frozen lake near his home. You’ll want to turn up the volume on this one so you can hear the natural symphony that will sound like a throwback to Star Wars or your favorite arcade game.