The weather forecast shows a major winter storm could hit Boston this weekend with heavy snow.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The major winter storm set to hit a large swath of the country this weekend is looking increasingly likely to impact the Cleveland area, dumping what’s now expected to be at least half a foot of snow on Northeast Ohio.

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.

Lake-effect snow continues to hammer parts of Michigan as Arctic air remains locked over the Great Lakes, keeping snow bands active and dangerous wind chills.