Seven states all have various winter weather-related warnings and advisories over the weekend: Alaska, California, Montana, Maine, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming.

CHICAGO - Chicago is gearing up for a week of fluctuating weather, with rain and even snow on the horizon. The National Weather Service forecasts a chance of isolated showers or sprinkles tonight. Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning,

Fox 32 meteorologist Mark Strehl has your Sunday evening forecast. Skies will go partly cloudy overnight tonight with lows in the mid-40s. By Monday there will be another round of rain pushing in mid-day and into the afternoon.

It could cause disruption on Monday evening with up to 20cm (7.9 in) on high ground, says Met Office.

Travel warnings have been issued as the UK prepares for snow, ice and plunging temperatures. National Rail said cold weather over the next few days could affect trains across the country and urged anyone planning to travel to check their journey before heading off.

THE Met Office has updated its snow and ice warning for Bradford and surrounding areas. The yellow alert is now in force for West Yorkshire from 7pm tomorrow until 10am on Tuesday. The warning had previously been due to come into effect at 10am tomorrow.