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As the initial rounds of Arctic air roll in, they will create ideal conditions for severe winter weather, including ice storms and heavy snowfalls. Areas poised to experience potential freezing rain include regions in Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Southern Illinois, while heavy snow is anticipated further north.
Forecasters predict dangerous travel conditions, power outages, and significant tree damage due to the forecasted ice accumulations, which could exceed one inch in some locations.