Major Winter Storm Brings Snow, Dangerous Travel Conditions Across U.S.
A major winter storm is sweeping through the Mid-Atlantic, bringing with it snow and travel disruptions. Snow and ice are expected to continue Monday with plunging temperatures following soon after across the central and eastern U.S. “On Monday, a major disruptive winter storm will affect the area from the Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic, leading to severe travel delays,” the National Weather Service said in an update. “The storm will produce moderate to heavy snow from parts of the Ohio Valley through to the Mid-Atlantic. The snow will continue into late Monday night over the Mid-Atlantic.” The White House is monitoring the storm, with a spokesman saying the Biden administration is in contact with state and local counterparts in the affected areas. READ: The 10 Coldest States in the U.S. “We want to encourage all Americans affected by this weather to take it seriously, continue to monitor forecasts, and heed the warnings of local officials,” White House spokesperson Jeremy Edwards said. What Areas Are Affected by the Winter Storm? Major impacts from the storm are expected in portions of West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and Washington, D.C..