A major winter storm is brewing. It’s likely to unleash dangerous ice and snow from the Plains to the East Coast
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Key Points:
- A major winter storm fueled by Arctic air is expected to impact the eastern half of the U.S. from Friday through Sunday, bringing heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain across a stretch more than 1,000 miles from Oklahoma and northern Texas to the East Coast.
- Winter storm watches are already in effect for parts of Oklahoma, northern Texas, Arkansas, and northwest Louisiana, with additional alerts likely; significant travel disruptions and dangerous ice accumulations are anticipated, especially in the South and lower-Mississippi Valley regions.
- Ice buildups of a quarter- to half-inch could cause widespread power outages and fallen trees, while snow accumulations will affect areas from the Southern Plains to the mid-Atlantic, potentially lasting into Monday along the
