Millions of Americans on the East Coast are bracing for severe winter weather as a widespread storm system continues to march east.
The storm that brought dangerous conditions to Midwestern states on Saturday is expected to bring heavy snow that later turns to torrential rain and ice storms to Mid-Atlantic states, specifically Georgia and the Carolinas, by Sunday evening.Blowing snow and whiteout conditions are possible as well as heavy rain, coastal and localized flooding.
Parts of the South are also expected to get some snow accumulation, with 3 to 6 inches possible. Atlanta could see its first measurable snow total in four years. Significant ice accumulation is possible across parts of the Carolinas, which could lead to power outages and widespread tree damage and travel impacts. An ice storm warning is in effect for parts of northern South Carolina.The US Capitol is seen past a snowplow in Washington, DC, on Jan.
Many roadways in northern and western North Carolina were also covered in snow and ice on Sunday morning, the state's Department of Transportation spokesman Marty Homan told ABC News. While crews are working to clear the roads, Homan warned residents to continue to stay off of them to allow the emergency responders room to work.
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