Top weather news for Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025: A developing winter storm could bring a potentially crippling ice threat from the Midwest to the Northeast, and the West Coast remains on alert for flooding as a series of atmospheric river storms swamps the region.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday.Widespread freezing rain and drizzle will continue to increase Wednesday evening, causing untreated roads, sidewalks, and driveways to become icy and slick.

The sun is expected to shine to end the workweek Friday, with warmer temperatures and a high around 49 with west wind 7 to 13 mph, gusting as high as 21 mph. The evening is expected to be mostly cloudy, with a low around 31 and calmer wind.