The first surge of the season’s polar chill is arriving with force, and the next 48 hours will be defined by snow-packed roads, biting winds, and unpredictable conditions for thousands across the U.S.

Residents in certain areas have been warned that the heavy snowfall could result in whiteout conditions and a risk of avalanches.

Meet the MSI Commercial 14 (starts at $899; $1,129 as tested), the company’s latest rethink of its business laptop lineup, this time aiming for government and institutional buyers. This 14-incher ...