Winter storm warnings cover different parts of Utah, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming and Idaho, hugely affecting travel.

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Steady rain will kick in at the beaches, and gusty southerly winds will start to roll up the Washington coast. By mid-day on Wednesday, the precipitation will fill into the Puget Sound Basin, then march up into the Cascades to yield heavy snow by early afternoon.