Regions such as the Sierra Nevada, southern Rockies, Appalachians, and Northeast are expected to face elevated snowfall risks, which could disrupt travel and daily activities. The Sierra Nevada may experience historic snowfall totals, posing challenges for infrastructure and safety. Frequent Nor’easters along the East Coast could lead to significant snow accumulation, particularly in New England and the Mid-Atlantic. Meanwhile, areas around the Great Lakes may see localized heavy snowfall due to lake effect snow, despite below-average precipitation overall. Warmer temperatures and reduced snowfall in the northern Midwest and Pacific Northwest may lessen winter hazards in those areas.