As predicted by Storm Team 11, snow began falling quickly and heavily on Friday afternoon as a winter storm arrived in the Tri-Cities. Snow is expected to continue through Saturday morning, and the storm could produce several inches throughout the area.

A major winter storm sweeping much of the U.S. is producing heavy snow and ice as it threatens areas from the Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic— leaving tens of millions under weather alerts Monday.The big picture: The multi-day storm that's partially tied to the polar vortex prompted governors in Arkansas,

Winter storm warnings have been declared from Illinois to New Jersey. And some areas will get a lot of snow. They will also get freezing rain and ice, blustery winds and frigid temperatures.