The next round of winter weather is on the way for the U.S., impacting at least 25 states and bringing snow showers as far south as North Carolina and Tennessee, while lake-effect snowbelts in the Midwest and interior Northeast are once again in the bull's eye for highest accumulations.

An upcoming winter weather system that has the potential to deliver widespread snowfall throughout much of the Eastern United States is closely being monitored. This includes regions such as the Tennessee River Valley,

The first cross-country storm of 2026 is brewing and is expected to bring rain to millions, as well as the threat of severe weather to the Deep South and even some snow across the Upper Midwest.

The exact track and positioning of the storm system will be critical in determining who sees snow and how significant the impacts may be.

Two cross-country storms are expected to bring rain to millions across more than 30 states beginning Thursday, packing a severe weather threat for the Deep South and the potential for snow from the higher elevations of the Four Corners through the Central Plains and Upper Midwest.