In some regions, the NWS warned that the hazardous conditions could affect the commuters on Monday, as travel may become difficult or even impossible during periods of intense snowfall.

A strong polar cold front will bring the coldest air of the season so far with wintery precipitation for some to begin the work week. A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect from 7 PM Sunday through 7 AM Tuesday for Grayson and Bland counties,

“Patchy blowing snow” and wind chills near zero were expected in portions of Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Some areas had already received measurable snow, including 4 inches in southwest Minnesota and more than 5 inches in parts of northern Iowa.

Dangerous to near impossible travel conditions are expected due to intense lake effect snow through the Monday morning commute. Travelers can also expect dramatically reduced visibility due to snow accumulation and blowing snow.

An impending polar vortex is set to plunge temperatures across the eastern US into the 30s and 40s Fahrenheit. The National Weather Service warns of significant cold and snow.

While this week we'll see a beautiful few days of weather, we'll be hit with a taste of winter by this time next week.