The National Weather Service has issued winter weather advisories across seven states, including in the West Coast and Midwest, on the first day of spring

Another significant winter storm is sweeping across the Midwest and central US with disruption likely. Millions of people along the storm's path from the West Coast to the Upper Midwest will experience significant weather impacts until Thursday.

While this storm won't produce blockbuster snow totals, it's notable for strong winds. Some areas in the Plains and upper Midwest will experience dangerous travel from blizzard conditions.

On Thursday, the storm was bringing heavy snow and strong winds to the Sierra Nevada and heavy rainfall over parts of coastal southern California.

Severe thunderstorms prompted tornado warnings across the Chicago area on Wednesday, with snow showers expected overnight.

A band of severe weather brought tornado warnings to the Chicago area and parts of northern Illinois. The threat of high winds remains, and tornadoes could occur near and south of I-80. Thursday morning's commute will be chilly,