A heavy, snow-laden tree limb fell onto a moving car on Vine Rock Street in Dedham. Occupants, including a young boy, were unhurt; crews cleared the scene.

Near whiteout conditions could develop as bursts of heavy snow showers or more intense snow squalls sweep across the Kansas City region. Here’s when they are expected.

The state’s best chance for snow comes overnight Saturday into Sunday afternoon along a diagonal line from Columbus to Macon to Warrenton, the National Weather Service says.

A dangerous mix of heavy snow and bitter cold is blanketing much of the country. In some places today, temperatures felt like negative 20 degrees. And this is just the first of two storm systems expected this week.

Shoveling snow, especially the heavy, wet kind, can strain the heart and body and trigger serious health risks. Here’s what you need to know.

The National Weather Service issued a new winter storm warning as 18 inches of snow and strong winds cause whiteout conditions.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has issued a travel advisory for southern Jefferson County due to severe weather conditions, including heavy lake effect snow.

Heavy, wet snow will continue spreading over the Maritimes during the overnight hours Sunday. The heaviest snowfall in the Maritimes is forecast to arrive through the pre-dawn hours Monday. Conditions will improve later Monday morning as the system lifts north toward Newfoundland.