Weather tracker: heavy snowfall and freezing rain sweep across US and Canada

A big winter storm is moving across the US and Canada. It started in the northwest of the US and got stronger as it moved northeast. This storm is bringing different kinds of bad weather. Some areas are getting heavy snowfall. Other areas are getting freezing rain, which is very dangerous because it makes everything icy. The storm is also causing strong winds. These winds even made a big fire in Nebraska! The National Weather Service gave a warning about possible tornadoes. This means some places might have very strong, spinning winds. As the week starts, the storm will continue to push into Canada. Places like Ontario, Quebec, and Newfoundland will get heavy snow, freezing rain, and strong winds. The **impacts** of the storm will probably be the worst near the Great Lakes. This storm is similar to one that happened two months ago. The storm **intensified** when cold air from the north mixed with warm air from the south. People should be careful and stay safe during this **severe** weather. It is important to check the weather **outlook** to know what is coming and how to prepare.