The National Weather Service has issued multiple blizzard warnings for Washington’s mountain regions, warning of heavy snow and strong winds.

A blizzard warning takes effect Wednesday in western Washington, and the NWS is urging drivers to avoid pass travel unless absolutely necessary.

Meteorologists warned of impossible travel across numerous states as blizzard conditions were expected to set in.

At 12:34 p.m. on Tuesday, the NWS Seattle WA issued a blizzard warning valid for Wednesday between 2 a.m. and noon for Olympics.

The hype material for what's likely a full announcement later tonight has certainly gotten fans excited on social media, and Blizzard is responding directly to fans asking if this is the new expansion with some cryptic messages. "A reckoning is looming," one message says. "Be ready."

A powerful winter storm system is forecast to hit large swaths of the United States this week.

The NWS Spokane WA released a blizzard warning at 12:48 p.m. on Tuesday valid for Wednesday between 2 a.m. and noon for Western Chelan County.

Meteorologists with the National Weather Service (NWS) have issued blizzard warnings for multiple states, citing near-zero visibility, heavy snow and high winds that will make travel impossible and could leave motorists stranded as the storm intensifies.

Temperatures across the Two Virginias are coming in above freezing in most places, but a few localities are starting out in the 20s. Today is a First Alert Weather Day due to the potential for more snow, but most notably blizzard conditions for the higher terrain. Slick roads will be possible as we see snow accumulate tonight.

The best kind of winter Blizzard is one that comes from Dairy Queen, and its new Oreo Snowdrift treat is sure to become a fast favorite. DQ’s latest Blizzard is made with blue cake batter-flavored soft serve blended with Oreo pieces and a swirl of marshmallow fluff. It looks like the ultimate winter wonderland—and fans are already "salivating."