Los Angeles: On Wednesday, the United States was hit hard by winter storms, with heavy snow impeding travel in many areas while unusual warmth was predicted for others.

From the West Coast to the Great Lakes, blizzards that were predicted to bring up to two feet (60 centimetres) of snow fell, forcing the cancellation of flights and cutting off power to tens of thousands of people.

Even typically sunny regions close to Los Angeles and locations with more typical winter weather in the far north received warnings of heavy snowfall.

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Two rounds of snow were expected to batter parts of Minnesota in a "historic winter storm (that) will probably make travel impossible," according to forecasters with the National Weather Service.

There will be heavy snowfall and 35 to 45 mph northeast wind gusts (55 to 70 kph)... This will cause significant snow drifting and blowing, and open areas will experience whiteout conditions. A warning stated that some drifts might be several feet deep.

If you must travel, make sure your car has extra food, water, and flashlights in case of an emergency. Travel should only be done in an emergency. Have a winter survival kit on hand if you must travel. Keep your car by your side if you become lost.

According to Flightaware.com, more than 1,450 flights into, into, or out of the United States had been cancelled by 2100 GMT. According to its "Misery Map," Denver and Minneapolis-St. Paul were particularly hard hit.

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The roads were also challenging, with Wyoming experiencing issues even on major thoroughfares.

The state's department of transportation advised people heading towards Wyoming to change their plans via a Facebook post. Interstates and secondary roads across Wyoming are likely to experience a major winter storm and multi-day closures.

According to Poweroutage.us, there were approximately 150,000 homes without electricity nationwide, the majority of them in California where strong winds were toppling trees.

Early on Thursday, an unusual blizzard warning was issued for the mountains surrounding Los Angeles, with snowfall anticipated even at relatively low elevations.

The NWS in Los Angeles advised that it was time to get ready for a COLD AND DANGEROUS winter storm that was predicted to last for much of the coming week. A few inches of snow may fall as low as 1000 feet, with several feet of snow expected in the mountains. Additionally, strong winds that could cause damage are anticipated.

Even those in Los Angeles will be treated to the sight of snow-covered mountains, even though not everyone was anticipated to awaken to a whiteout.

According to UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain's tweet, "Nearly the entire population of (California) will be able to see snow from some vantage point later this week if they look in the right direction (i.e., towards highest hills in the area)."

The NWS in Los Angeles advised that it was time to get ready for a COLD AND DANGEROUS winter storm that was predicted to last for much of the coming week. A few inches of snow may fall as low as 1000 feet, with several feet of snow expected in the mountains. Additionally, strong winds that could cause damage are anticipated.

Even those in Los Angeles will be treated to the sight of snow-covered mountains, even though not everyone was anticipated to awaken to a whiteout.

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According to UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain's tweet, "Nearly the entire population of (California) will be able to see snow from some vantage point later this week if they look in the right direction (i.e., towards highest hills in the area)."