Snowstorm expected to hit parts of US, NYC could see 10 inches

A post-Christmas winter storm is expected to hit the Great Lakes and Northeast areas, creating hazardous ice and heavy snowfall, according to the National Weather Service.

While record warmth sticks around in places like the Tennessee Valley, other parts of the US are facing an "impactful post-Christmas winter storm" on Dec. 26, according to the NWS.

“This fast-moving storm will pack a punch in the Northeast right after Christmas. Holiday travelers should prepare for major slowdowns on roads and at airports," said Tyler Roys, an AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist.

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The winter storm is expected to bring a mix of freezing rain and sleet to the Great Lakes, the north-central Appalachians, and a large area of the Mid-Atlantic throughout the night of Dec. 26.