The National Weather Service Atlanta has issued a winter weather advisory for parts of North Georgia until 11 p.m. Monday evening.

Forecasters called travel conditions "extremely treacherous" and "nearly impossible" in areas hit hardest by the storm, and air and train traffic is at a standstill in many parts of the region.

Temperatures in southern Florida reached the coldest they've been since 1989, according to the National Weather Service.

Strong winds can make it feel a lot colder than the thermometer suggests. Protect yourself by covering exposed skin and sheltering inside.

The National Weather Service has shared that snow is expected in Georgia beginning Friday night and Saturday. The highest amounts of snow will occur in eastern Georgia but central Georgia could get snow as well.

Bad weather can derail even the best-laid travel plans. When that happens, U.S. airlines must provide refunds for canceled flights. If winter weather is expected, airlines might also allow you to postpone your trip without fees.

After repeated Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy grid, Ukrainians face long outages during a cold winter at war. On social media, Ukrainians share tips for keeping warm at home.

Reporters from across the NPR Network are covering the storm in each state — the impact and how officials are responding.

Forecasters say the storm will dump heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain from the Southern Rockies into New England through Monday.

A major winter storm is expected to impact more than 200 million people in United States this weekend. Freezing rain and ice is a particular concern.

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A large storm system is expected to hit this weekend, with snow and ice from Texas to the Carolinas and up the Eastern seaboard. The winter system could bring more than a foot of snow.

The National Weather Service issues a litany of notices before and during inclement weather events. They can be important signals on how to respond.

Despite last year’s unusual snow-pocalypse, Georgia residents hoping for a white winter this year should manage expectations.

A high-pressure system is pushing Arctic air into the central U.S. this week. Much of the country will experience plunging temperatures, while states such as Kansas and Missouri could see heavy snow.