Nearly **70 million people** are under **winter alerts** due to a powerful storm bringing a mix of **snow, ice, and blizzard conditions**.
States of emergency have been declared in **Kentucky, Virginia, Arkansas**, and **Missouri**, warning of significant disruptions and potential **power outages**.
**Blizzard warnings** are issued for parts of **Kansas** and **Missouri**, with expectations of up to **14 inches of snow** and winds gusting up to **50 mph**.
Travel is strongly discouraged in affected regions as conditions may lead to **dangerous driving situations** and significant **ice accumulation**.
The storm is predicted to create hazardous commutes in major cities, including **Washington, DC**, and **Philadelphia**, with potential for historic **January snowfall totals**.
For more details, visit the original [CNN article](https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/05/weather/winter-storm-weather-weekend/index.html).