Winter storm: Death toll rises as winter storm continues dumping snow across the U.S Heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain are slamming large parts of the U.S. as the dangerously cold weather causes major power outages and travel disruptions.

As millions of Americans hunker down for the winter storm, 19 states and Washington, D.C., have declared states of emergency.

On Monday at 4:51 a.m. EST a winter storm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 1 p.m. EST for Cass County.

Reporters from across the NPR Network are covering the storm in each state — the impact and how officials are responding.

A massive winter storm has dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S., halting air and road traffic and sending temperatures plunging

Airlines have canceled more than 13,000 U.S. flights for Saturday and Sunday as a massive winter storm is forecast to bring a mix of ice, snow and frigid conditions to many parts of the country this weekend.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - A serious winter storm is underway across northern Ohio Sunday morning, with heavy snow expected to intensify throughout the day before tapering off late tonight. Snowfall predictions have jumped up several inches from Saturday’s forecast.

Sunday’s monster storm was one for the history books, the biggest the New York City area has seen in years. Central Park recorded more than 10 inches of snow and sleet, while parts of the Hudson Valley had more than 18 inches.

A winter storm brought heavy, powdery snow to Maryland on Sunday morning. By mid- to late morning, conditions changed to sleet and freezing rain.

DETROIT - The National Weather Service has now issued a Winter Storm Warning for one county and Winter Weather Advisories for other areas ahead of a massive winter storm that is expected to nick the southern tier of Michigan.