A powerful winter storm swept across the Upper Midwest, bringing blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall, and dangerous wind chills as low as -30°F. The storm caused widespread power outages and significant travel disruptions. Meteorologists noted the system rapidly deepened, potentially classifying it as a bomb cyclone, with temperatures dropping drastically in affected regions. While heavy snow impacted areas like Michigan's Upper Peninsula, lighter snow and mixed precipitation were expected in other parts of the country.