India, Feb. 20 -- The National Weather Service (NWS) on Thursday issued a winter weather advisory for several states, including Nebraska, Ohio, New York, California, and Massachusetts. Dozens of cities and counties have been affected by alerts.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 7 AM local time Friday for the Eastern San Gabriel Mountains and Northern Ventura County Mountains. Forecasters expect:

4 inches possible between 3,500 and 4,500 feet

6 to 12 inches between 4,500 and 6,000 feet

1 to 2 feet above 6,000 feet

Wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph are forecast through Thursday, making mountain roads and passes extremely hazardous. Similar warnings cover the I-5 Corridor, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Southern Ventura Count...