Maps show snow storm forecast as parts of U.S. brace for winter weather
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A procession of winter storms continued across the United States Tuesday, threatening more than 80 million from the Midwest to the East Coast with a mix of potentially severe weather. "A winter storm will bring heavy snow and ice to the Ohio Valley into the Mid-Atlantic through Wednesday," the National Weather Service said. "Significant ice is forecast for the Central Appalachians. Another winter storm will bring heavy snow and ice to the Central Plains today.
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Main Idea: Strong winter storms are bringing heavy snow, ice, and bitter cold to large parts of the Midwest, Plains, and East Coast this week.
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- More than 80 million people are under threat from winter weather across a wide stretch of the U.S.
- Forecasters warned of heavy snow, icy roads, and possible power outages in places like the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Central Appalachians.
- Some areas could get 4 to 10 inches of snow, while parts of Virginia and West Virginia could see up to half an inch of ice.
- The storms are also raising risks of flash flooding in parts of the South, along with dangerous cold in the Northern Rockies, Great Lakes, and Central Plains.
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Heavy snow, ice, and cold can make commutes dangerous, close roads, and cause power outages for homes and small businesses.
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