A winter storm was sweeping across a large portion of the US on Thursday, bringing snow, ice and rain to several states in the Midwest and Northeast.

Forecasters warn that a storm stemming from the Midwest could bring between 6 to 9 inches of snow Saturday night to Massachusetts.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Thursday in Connecticut. See how much snow is expected

A winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 2:37 p.m. EST valid for Thursday between 5 p.m. EST and 11 p.m. EST for Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Otsego, Montmorency,

The National Weather Service has extended the winter weather advisory for part of the Poconos, and PennDOT has updated its planned vehicle restrictions.

It could be a slick and icy start across the region this morning as freezing rain comes to an end. A Winter Weather Advisory continues for the region this morning. It ends at 5 a.m. for Butler, Clinton,