Millions across the U.S. are bracing for a major winter storm bringing snow, ice and dangerous cold, with states from New Jersey to Texas preparing as temperatures plunge and travel disruptions begin.

Millions of Americans from New Mexico to the Carolinas are bracing for a potentially catastrophic ice storm that could crush trees and power lines and knock out power for days, while Washington, D.C.,...

At least 172 million people are now under winter alerts as a potentially historic storm impacts more than half the country starting on Friday.