Winter Storm Blair is headed to impact much of the central and eastern United States late Sunday.
Blizzard conditions are likely for some areas and ice storms and heavy snow are expected in others, The Weather Channel predicts.
Winter storm warnings have been issued for Washington, D.C., Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia.
Travel conditions are expected to be dangerous and some icing could be heavy enough that it could knock out power for some.
Freezing rain is falling in parts of Kansas and Missouri, where icing is already an issue on some roads.
A blizzard warning is in effect for the Central Plains, including the Kansas City metro area. Strong winds and blowing snow will create whiteout conditions on Sunday and limit visibility.
“Travel in this area should wait until Monday,” The Weather Channel said.
Meteorologists predict that in places in the central Kansas-Indiana region that typically see high snowfall, it could be the heaviest total in at least a decade.
An ice storm warning has been issued for southern Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri. Roads in the area will be “impassable” and power outages are expected.
Experts warn that the temperature drop stretching across the country and extending down into Florida could lead to the coldest January for the country since 2011 with “brutal” wind chills, The Associated Press reported.
Amtrak announced several of its train options in the Northeast and Midwest had been canceled starting Saturday and extending through at least Tuesday.
Several airlines are also attempting to help passengers preemptively rebook scheduled flights before the storm, CBS News reported.
With winter storm preparation underway in Washington, some lawmakers are hunkering down in order to certify the results of the election on Jan. 6.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) shared online that Congress must certify President-elect Trump’s victory, but the foot of snow on the way has led many members to leave town over the weekend.
“I’m here and will walk to the Capitol if I have to,” Greene said.
