A series of cross-country storms will spread winter weather across the central and northeastern parts of the United States through the rest of the week, with snow, ice and heavy rain in the forecast.

On Jan. 6, the National Weather Service said a wintry mix will spread from the Great Lakes region up through New England, the latest round of ice and precipitation after recent days of similar conditions.

Ice and snow showers beginning Jan. 6 will continue through midweek from the upper Great Lakes through upstate New York and central New England, the weather service said. Millions of Americans were under winter weather advisories in parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York and New England states.

Next, a "larger, more disruptive" storm will bring heavy rain, thunderstorms and snow from the Plains to the East later in the week, according to AccuWeather meteorologists.

Here's what's in store: