The Northeast United States is expected to be impacted by a powerful winter storm over the weekend, with the worst of the conditions battering states along the east coast of the country on Sunday. The first of two ice storms has already begun,

A winter storm is forecast to spread ice and snow across portions of the central and eastern U.S. today, bringing widespread travel troubles and also the threat of power outages.

Ice storms are sweeping across the United States, bringing hazardous road conditions, power outages and potentially severe disruptions. As freezing rain accumulates on trees, power lines and roads, experts warn residents to take precautions before,