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.

Follow as a winter storm is expected to bring heavy snowfall, icy roads and cold temperatures from the southern states to the Northeast.

DALLAS (AP) — It was too cold for school in Chicago and other Midwestern cities Friday as a huge, dayslong winter storm began to crank up that could bring snow, sleet, ice and bone-chilling temperatures as well as extensive power outages to about half of the U.S. population from Texas to New England.

Weather alerts stretch from the Appalachians to the Great Lakes as heavy snow and gusty wind chills move in Friday into Saturday.

North Carolina is set to experience an Arctic blast this weekend, bringing frigid temperatures, gusty winds, and potential snow or ice.

Over the last 24 hours, weather models have finally come into general agreement on how this storm will play out for the D.C. region this upcoming weekend.

The 9th annual Cold Front event in Bayfront Festival Park is celebrating the best of winter with a day full of free activities for the entire community.