WASHINGTON: It was too cold for school in Chicago and other Midwestern cities Friday as a huge, dayslong winter storm began to crank up that could bring snow, sleet, ice and bone-chilling temperatures as well as extensive power outages to about half the US population from Texas to New England. Forecasters warned that the damage, especially in areas pounded by ice, could rival a hurricane. Airlines canceled thousands of flights, churches moved Sunday services online and the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, decided to hold its Saturday night radio performance without fans.

A high-impact winter storm will spread snow and ice across more than two dozen states from Friday through the weekend.

Snow and ice will impact dozens of states from Texas through the Northeast this week, forecasters warned.

A whopper snowstorm is expected to bring dangerous travel conditions across a large swath of the United States this weekend.

Winter storms and extreme cold are forecast to wallop the U.S. with snow and ice through the weekend. Prepare for power outages and transportation issues.

Officials, including airport authorities in several major cities, are warning travelers to brace for significant delays amid the severe winter weather.

U.S. airlines canceled flights and waived change fees for travelers as a cold snap and massive winter storm were forecast to sweep across the country.

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.

The National Weather Service warns the winter blast "will pose a life-threatening risk of hypothermia".

Massive winter storm to affect half of the US population with snow, ice and extreme cold temperatures this weekend.

WASHINGTON: It was too cold for school in Chicago and other Midwestern cities Friday as a huge, dayslong winter storm began to crank up that could bring snow, sleet, ice and…

A massive winter storm threatens over 210 million Americans with ice, snow, and extreme cold, causing widespread disruptions and warnings.

DALLAS: More than 8,000 flights across the US set to take off over the weekend have been canceled as a major storm expected to wreak havoc across much of the country bears down,…

More than a dozen states sound the alarm, declaring emergencies or urging people to stay home.

Forecasters are expecting the storm could be the worst of the winter season.

Forecasters say the damage, especially in areas pounded by ice, could rival that of a hurricane.

Forecasters say damage, especially in areas pounded by ice, could rival that of a hurricane.

Nearly 10,000 flights Saturday and Sunday are canceled in the U.S. as a massive winter storm is set to bring cold temperatures, heavy snow and ice.

Winter weather is engulfing large area of country as 16 states plus DC have declared states of emergency

DALLAS: More than 9,000 flights across the US set to take off over the weekend have been canceled as a major storm expected to wreak havoc across much of the country threatens to…

Major winter storm cancels thousands of U.S. flights, affects power, and prompts emergency declarations across multiple states.