A powerful winter storm is forecast to impact over 150 million people across the South, Plains, and Northeast this weekend, bringing heavy snow, ice, and frigid temperatures. More than two dozen states from Texas to Maine could face treacherous travel, widespread power outages, and prolonged cold. Some areas may receive 6–12 inches of snow, with mountain regions reaching up to 30 inches. Ice accumulation could down trees and power lines, leaving residents without heat for days. Flight cancellations are expected to exceed 4,000, and freezing conditions may persist, complicating cleanup and increasing the risk of frostbite and property damage. https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/major-snow-ice-storm-to-affect-more-than-150-million-people-in-southern-eastern-us/1854647