It's already been a chilly week for the West Coast, with two storm systems traveling in from the Pacific Ocean, bringing snow, freezing rain and bitter temperatures. That's unlikely to abate in the coming two days for four West Coast states, with similar hazardous conditions expected in parts of the Northeast as well.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. Thursday for the western slopes of the North Cascades and passes. Travel could be difficult with snow at or above elevations greater than 4,000 feet and up to 24 inches of snow accumulating through Thursday, according to the Weather Service.

DENVER (KDVR) — A winter storm warning has been issued for metro Denver and the surrounding region. Denver’s weather will continue to be snowy through Friday as the first major winter storm of the season moves in. Because of this, Friday and Saturday ...