US states under heavy snowfall warning: List of states that could experience up to 10 inches of snow

Spring has arrived in the US, but a powerful late-season snowstorm is bringing life-threatening cold and heavy snow to many regions. Meteorologists call this 'weather whiplash,' a clash of polar air and storm systems. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns of dangerous driving conditions and advises avoiding travel due to rapid snowfall rates and potential for impassable roads. New York and Vermont are seeing the strongest snowfall in higher elevations, where totals could reach 6 to 10 inches. In Maine and New Hampshire, heavy snow is expected to fall on top of freezing drizzle, creating a 'light glaze' of ice. Alaska is warned of up to 6 inches of snow, and Hawaii's Big Island summits are under a Winter Storm Warning with additional snow and 35 mph winds. Snowfall rates may exceed one inch per hour, outpacing road crews.