As the nation gears up to celebrate the arrival of 2026, diverse weather patterns are anticipated across the United States, with the Great Lakes and Northeast regions poised to experience significant weather impacts. AccuWeather reports that an influx of frigid air over the Great Lakes is expected to generate several inches of snowfall. Lake-effect snow could potentially dump a foot or more of snow in areas of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New York. These conditions may lead to challenging travel conditions from New Year's Eve through New Year's Day.