Washington, Jan. 24 -- A massive winter storm is set to slam more than half of the United States, moving east as it brings heavy snow, widespread ice accumulation and dangerous cold, affecting more than 200 million people.
About two-thirds of the US could be affected by what will likely be the largest winter storm in at least five years.
Freezing rain, snow and rain started Friday in the Southern Plains, and is expected to move into the Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys on Saturday and then head into the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic on Sunday into Monday.
The system is forecast to be slow-moving, meaning long durations of snow and ice will have time to accumulate.
Up to a foot of snow is likely on the northern side of the system from Okla...