The National Weather Service has issued blizzard warnings for parts of the northern United States, particularly in areas such as north-central South Dakota, where residents can expect up to 2 inches of snow accompanied by strong winds reaching 55 mph. These conditions pose significant risks to travel and daily activities. Winter storm warnings are also in effect along the Canadian border in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, with northern Minnesota anticipating as much as 6 inches of snow and winds gusting up to 40 mph.