India, Jan. 9 -- Severe winter weather is affecting six states from Alaska to the Southern Plains and the Rockies, as the National Weather Service issues winter storm warnings forecasting up to 2 feet of snow. The heaviest impacts are expected in higher elevations and along key transit corridors, with officials advising residents to avoid necessary travel, land preparation, or potential disruptions.

Treacherous travel conditions and strong winds are forecast to affect Alaska, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and New Mexico through Friday and Saturday, impacting millions of residents. Forecasters warn of potentially crippling snowfall, whiteout conditions, and hazardous travel as the storm system moves across the region, as reported by ...