A major new winter storm is expected to bring ice and snow to the upper Midwest on Thursday, with the system moving through the lower Northeast on Friday.

Crews are expected to return power to affected areas Saturday, with some estimated restoration times scheduled for later in the evening.

On Thursday at 7:28 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated ice storm warning valid from Friday 10 a.m. until Saturday 7 a.m. for Westmoreland Ridges and Higher Elevations of Indiana as well as Venango,

While lower snowfall totals are now likely, a dangerous coating of ice could turn roads treacherous across a large stretch of New Jersey tonight into Saturday.

Another impactful winter storm is set to arrive as we head into the weekend, and it will bring a mix of snow and ice.

"An impactful storm system will move into Michigan Sunday into early next week, with accumulating snow, strong winds, and blowing snow," the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids said on Facebook. "The best chances for heavy snow will be across the Upper Peninsula, and the snow belts of lower Michigan.

A major winter storm is pummeling the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.

A fast-moving winter storm brought snow and ice to the US Northeast, triggering states of emergency, hazardous travel conditions and widespread flight cancellations during the busy post-holiday travel period.