A significant storm system is currently sweeping across the United States, bringing a mix of rain, snow, and severe weather to 40 states as of October 16, 2025. According to Fox Weather, the western U.S. is experiencing snowfall in the higher elevations of the Rockies and Sierra Nevada due to colder air following the front. Meanwhile, the Midwest and central Plains are grappling with severe thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy rain. This storm is part of a larger coast-to-coast system, driven by a strong cold front interacting with moisture from the Gulf of Mexico.