Summary
A winter storm is expected to affect over half of the U.S. with snow, ice, and cold temperatures. The National Weather Service has issued various warnings and advisories for millions of people.
Key Facts
- Over half of the U.S. population could be impacted by the winter storm.
- The storm is expected to bring snow, ice, and very cold weather.
- At least 177 million people are under ice and snow warnings.
- More than 200 million people have cold weather advisories or warnings.
- The storm is predicted to start affecting Texas and Oklahoma on Friday.
- Freezing rain and sleet are expected in the South, and heavy snow in the Northeast.
- Snowfall in the Northeast could reach about a foot, affecting areas from Washington, D.C., to Boston.
