Millions of Americans in the Ohio Valley to the mid-Atlantic are preparing for a wintry Monday with heavy snowfall, ice, rain, and storms that are expected to disrupt daily routines. The East Coast, including Washington, DC, is bracing for significant snow accumulations, with up to 16 inches in some areas.
Businesses and government agencies are announcing closures, and several states have already been impacted by inclement weather, leading to major highway shutdowns and stranded motorists. The storm, spanning 1,300 miles, has placed over 55 million people under winter weather alerts.