A Blizzard Warning has been issued for parts of south central and southwestern Minnesota along with northern Iowa as strong winds combine with light, fluffy snow to create near-zero visibility at times this afternoon.

Winter Storm Fern is gearing up to make a cross-country trek late this week and into the weekend, bringing winter weather impacts to over half of the country's population. On this page, you'll find maps to help you track the storm. Check back throughout the event, as the maps will update frequently with the latest information.

A lake effect snow warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 12:38 a.m. valid from 1 p.m. until Friday 7 p.m. for Northern Herkimer and Hamilton County.