Another massive winter storm is forecast to pummel the southern and eastern U.S., with impacts from Texas to the Carolinas.

If you saw light pillars shining down from the sky early Tuesday morning in Kansas City, don’t fret. You’re not crazy, you’re eyesight isn’t going, and no, we are not experiencing an alien invasion.

What We’re Tracking A WINTER STORM WARNING is in place for the entire viewing area from Saturday afternoon into late Sunday night. Be prepared for winter weather and significant travel impacts. Our next winter storm moves in today,

Kansas law reads: “No person shall drive any motor vehicle with any sign, poster or other nontransparent material upon the front windshield, side wings or side or rear windows of such vehicle which substantially obstructs, obscures or impairs the driver’s clear view of the highway or any intersecting highway.”

Kansas City is preparing for its first big winter storm of the season. Meteorologists warn that the timing of the cold front could affect snowfall totals and ice accumulation.

Kansas City's public works director says crews are working around the clock to clear streets, but snow packed and icy roads in neighborhoods remain challenging.

For most people, a major snowstorm means stocking up on groceries, keeping a stack of blankets handy and maybe even a surprise day at home from work or school. But the Kansas City area’s weather response agencies have been working around the clock to clear up major highways,