Much of the nation east of the Rocky Mountains is hunkered down for what could be the worst winter storm of the season, followed by some of the coldest temperatures seen in years.

The storm already had brought bitterly cold temperatures to parts of the Plains and Midwest, and could bring what forecasters said could be "catastrophic ice."

More than 160 million people are on alert for a brutal storm. More than 160 million people are on alert for a brutal weekend storm that's going to bring dangerous ice and snow to the South, bitter cold to the Midwest, and snowfall to the Northeast.

Heavy snow, ice and brutal cold are expected to make this winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event, stretching across two-thirds of the U.S.

A devastating swath of ice will hit dozens of cities in a stretch from northern Texas to southern Virginia, with the likelihood of long-lasting power outages.

A winter storm headed to metro Detroit on Sunday could be boom-for-bust it when it comes to snow, according to the National Weather Service.

Some winter weather safety tips don't neatly fit into HVAC, plumbing or electrical categories but are important considerations for keeping your home free of potential hazards. Get snow shovels out of storage and inspect them for damage -- top up your ice melt supplies before the cold weather rolls in.

A huge, dayslong winter storm is trekking across the U.S. threatening to bring snow, sleet, ice, bone-chilling temperatures and extensive power outages.

Jan 24 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines said on Saturday it made additional flight cancellations for Atlanta and along the U.S. East Coast, including at its hubs in Boston and New York, as it continued to adjust schedules due to winter storm Fern.

Winter Storm Fern's arrival in the Lone Star State may impact USPS delivery and major store chains. Here's where you can find the latest information.

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On Saturday at 5:07 a.m. EST a winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid from 7 p.m. EST until Monday 1 a.m. EST for Branch and Hillsdale counties.