Half the U.S. population will likely see some effect from the sprawling storm that will move across the country this weekend, meteorologists said.

Record snowfall was recorded in Long Island, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts in this category four blizzard. A portion of Rhode Island reported over 50 inches of snow from this storm, which brought hurricane force winds and white out conditions. Many schools and businesses in the northeast were closed for over a week.

Get your snowblowers ready, New Jersey. Many areas of the state are expected to get pelted with 12 to 14 inches of snow from a powerful winter storm this weekend. Some areas could get a bit more, close to 15 inches,

The large winter storm mostly south of Michigan will swing some accumulating snow up into the southeast part of our state. Otherwise it’s a dangerously cold weekend for us. Here’s a look at all of the wintry weather this weekend.

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The Monday morning and evening commutes are likely to be particularly treacherous. “Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous,” the weather service stated. “Travel during the Monday morning commute is likely to be very difficult.

Many major airport hubs will be impacted by the incoming winter storm, and some could even close.

An arctic cold front pushing into Texas will bring frigid temperatures through the weekend. An extreme cold watch is in effect through Monday morning.