Impacts from what could be the most significant storm of winter are expected to begin on Friday, spreading ice, snow and cold across much of the U.S.

Follow live winter storm updates and breaking weather news as snowstorms are predicted to fall across the U.S. this weekend, affecting states as far south as Texas.

Timeline of impact weather in the Metro this weekend

My wife and I are preparing for what forecasters say could be 'great swaths' of heavy snow and freezing rain during this winter storm. What about you?

Blizzards can bring snow, sleet, ice and hail, capable of knocking out power, whiting out roads and causing a variety of issues for smart home technology. There are some critical steps you can take to prepare your home for the worst of winter before it causes chaos.

As Indiana braces for a strong winter storm system moving in this weekend, we may see snow flurries on Jan. 21. Here's what we know from NWS Indianapolis.

South Carolina is bracing for a high-impact winter storm/ice event this weekend, with ice and sleet the main threats.

What to Know Preliminary forecasts show 8-16 inches of snow can be expected for much of the region, including New York City, the Hudson Valley, nearly all of New Jersey and into Connecticut. Areas along the coast may see slightly lower totals,

Winter weather alerts are now in effect. Here's who's under it and what it means

Iowa weather: Dangerously cold wind chills settle in for the end of the week