saying snow accumulations greater than a foot are possible downwind of the great lakes. we turn to michelle grossman. what can we expect in the coming days? >> good morning. so good to see you. we are looking very active. we are looking at ice, severe storms, or a threat for severe weather later today. it's all about the cold. that's the big weather story this week. let's take a look at radar. it shows you what is happening right now. this is the big weather story. a front from new england down through the south central states. you can see lightning strikes on the warm end of the front through louisiana, into arkansas and tennessee. on the cold side, see pink and purple. that's where the freezing rain is falling. that's our immediate concern as you are out and about. we urge you to stay home in these spots if you can. it's difficult to travel with freezing rain falling. hazleton, state college,