A powerful storm system is set to sweep across the Northeast this week, bringing a rapid shift from unseasonably mild weather to colder and more hazardous winter conditions. Forecasters warn that rain, snow, gusty winds, and falling temperatures could disrupt travel across several states.

Storm Goretti has battered the United Kingdom and parts of northern Europe, bringing violent winds, heavy snow, and widespread disruption. Rail services have been suspended, flights cancelled, and hundreds of schools closed as dangerous weather conditions swept across multiple regions.