A major winter storm is set to spread heavy snow and damaging ice across a large portion of the United States over the coming days. Dangerously cold temperatures will only worsen the storm and increase its danger.

More than 180 million people from the Rockies to New England face a combination of snow, ice and bitter cold. Airlines, transit systems and schools have already announced cancellations.

Stay with Newsweek for the latest on the powerful winter storm bringing heavy snow and brutal cold to millions this this weekend.

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