India, Jan. 23 -- A powerful winter storm is sweeping across large portions of the United States. This prompted the widespread National Weather Service warnings as it delivered heavy snow, dangerous ice accumulation, and plunging temperatures. Forecasters say some areas could see snowfall totals reaching nearly a foot and a half, with hazardous travel conditions expected to persist for days, as reported by Newsweek.

Some areas are preparing for snowfall exceeding a foot, while others are likely to see dangerous ice buildup capable of causing widespread power outages and severely disrupting travel. Forecasters warn these hazardous conditions could linger through Sunday and carry into the Monday morning commute.

According to Newsweek, the...