Heavy snow, thick ice and brutal cold are expected to make the winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event for nearly 30 states.

Meteorologists say the likelihood of heavy snow in the Capital Region remains at 20% to 30%, but the odds of major snowfall in the Hudson Valley are much higher.

Snow and ice could grind airports to a halt in the middle of the country. Hubs like Dallas/Fort Worth, St. Louis, Memphis, Nashville, Cincinnati, and possibly Atlanta will be impacted, and the ripple effect will cause delays and cancellations across the country.

Meteorologists say an expansive winter storm will sweep across the U.S. this week, bringing heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain.

TxDOT in Fort Worth deployed its trucks starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, ahead of this weekend's winter weather.

A winter storm is approaching the southeast, and many homes in Georgia don't have a garage. How can you prepare your car to withstand the storm?

Saturday and Sunday nights should be the coldest of the winter storm, with an extreme cold watch issued by the National Weather Service.

While the impact of a major storm on the Kansas City metro is still uncertain, the probabilities of measurable snowfall have increased and shifted northward, the National Weather Service said.

The National Weather Service issues a litany of notices before and during inclement weather events. They can be important signals on how to respond.