The east central Ohio region is now in the watch area, but the weather service says "Accumulations of greater than 6 inches are possible."

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.

Reporters across the NPR Network are covering the impact of the storm and how officials are responding. We've also got tips for staying safe once bad weather hits.

Winter storm watch is on for NYC NJ metro; Here's when and what to know about snowfall accumulations and dangerous cold weather advisories from NWS

On Friday at 1:05 a.m. the National Weather Service released an updated winter storm watch valid from Sunday 7 a.m. until Monday 7 p.m. for Southern Herkimer, Southern Fulton, Northern Saratoga, Northern Warren,

Alabama faces the prospect of seeing rain, ice and maybe some snow over the weekend as a massive winter storm takes shape and approaches the state. However, the weather will be drastically different from north to south, according to the National Weather Service.

Nashville could see several inches of snow and ice over the weekend, likely impacting travel and business into the following week.