A significant winter system impacts the entire region for First Alert Weather Days Saturday, Sunday and Monday with heavy mixed precipitation, potential road impacts beyond the actual event.

A cold front threatens the Deep South with a significant winter storm from Friday night, potentially causing hazardous conditions and power outages through Sunday.

Reports of icy patches are leading to crashes Monday morning. A WRAL Weather Alert Day continues until 10 a.m.

Being prepared for winter weather makes all the difference when a storm hits,” says Xavier Crockett, health director for CSHD. “We’re encouraging everyone to have emergency supplies at home, and to stay off the roads if they can,

Ice, snow, and dangerous wind chills could affect millions of people across 35 states this weekend. Photos show how Americans are preparing for the storm.