In a one-two punch, more than 20 states in the Plains, Midwest, mid-Atlantic, and Northeast will be impacted by two back-to-back winter storms, with a third one not far behind, according to AccuWeather.

The first bands of moderate to heavy snow moved across Chicagoland on Wednesday afternoon. Snow and slush will create hazardous travel for the Midwest as a snowstorm treks across the region. FOX Weather Correspondent Robert Ray reports from downtown Chicago where snow is covering the cityscape.

The second winter storm of this week is bringing a widespread area of snowfall as well as some ice. Here's what to expect.

A second winter storm in as many days is slamming parts of the Midwest before rolling toward the East Coast. Major travel disruptions are likely.