A series of winter storms is affecting 22 states from Nebraska to Massachusetts, with winter weather alerts in place for 100 million people. The storms bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain, potentially causing power outages and difficult travel conditions. Major cities like Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston are expected to be impacted with school closures in some states. Eastern West Virginia, northern Virginia, and parts of south-central Pennsylvania may see up to half an inch of ice, leading to scattered power outages and tree damage. Icy conditions have already caused flight cancellations and delays. The severe weather is expected to end Thursday evening but will be replaced by high winds from a new low-pressure system. Another system will bring snow and ice to the Great Lakes and Ohio River Valley, with icy conditions in the mid-Atlantic over the weekend. Meanwhile, the West Coast is expecting heavy rain and snow. The southern states are experiencing record high temperatures, with some areas reaching the 70s and 80s. Overall, the winter storms and icy conditions are creating hazardous travel conditions and potential power outages for millions of people across the affected states.
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