Midwest pounded with snow in early blast

Weather Events & Impact - Winter weather system caused at least 18 injuries from 134 crashes in Indiana [1] - Near white-out conditions led to vehicles sliding off roads [1] - Kenosha, Wisconsin experienced up to 10 inches (254 mm) of snow [2] - Chicago experienced gusty winds hitting 33 miles per hour (approximately 53 km/h), reducing visibility [2] Meteorological Forecast & Warnings - Meteorologists predict a snowier start to the season with increased lake effect snow due to warmer than average Great Lakes [3] - Over 55 million people are facing freeze alerts [4] - Savannah is tracking for a record low of 27 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately -3 degrees Celsius) [4] Geographic Scope - The winter weather system is blasting through the Midwest, including the Chicago area and Indiana [1] - The arctic blast is moving through Kentucky [4] - The system is moving east, with temperatures heading into the deep south [4]