Seven states bracing for up to 12 inches of snow

Photo by: WDAY Radio Staff
Photo by: WDAY Radio Staff

(Fargo, ND) -- In case you were wondering, winter weather is here.  

Seven states are bracing for a cross-country storm that could leave some areas with 12 inches of snow Thursday and into Friday. Warnings are in effect for millions in Nebraska, Iowa, New Mexico, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Colorado.

Warmer states like California, Nevada and Arizona are in for rain and gusty winds. This follows severe weather on Sunday that included six reports of tornadoes.