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

See the latest snowfall predictions here.) Much of lower Michigan is under a winter storm watch from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

The primary concerns from the next storm will be icy conditions, especially in northwestern New Jersey. Hundreds of school districts delayed openings or are closed on Wednesday. More school schedule changes could be announced for Thursday morning with the next shot of winter weather.

Another winter storm is unleashing its fury across the central U.S., bringing heavy snow and ice to portions of the Plains and Midwest, forcing officials to close state offices and schools and prompting warnings to delay travel if possible.