Lake-effect snow warnings were issued for millions of people in three states on Friday.

Incoming heavy snow prompted National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists to issue the warnings, as up to 14 inches could fall this weekend. NWS offices in Cleveland, Buffalo and State College, Pennsylvania, issued the warnings. The snow will hit in bursts, NWS meteorologist Richard Garuckas told Newsweek .

"Motorists will need to be prepared for conditions to be clear, and then all of a sudden you are in whiteout conditions," Garuckas said.

Lake-Effect Snow Warning Hits Cleveland: What to Know

More than 1 million people in the Cleveland forecast region face the incoming threats. The warning will go into effect at 7 a.m. local time on Saturday and remain in place through Monday morning. Another

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