More than half the country was under winter weather-related warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS) Wednesday morning, with forecasters anticipating up to 22 inches of snow in some areas. Snow can disrupt travel and create dangerous driving conditions,

Winter weather advisories and ice storm warnings are in effect for some areas. Here's difference in weather safety terms: warnings, watches, advisory

Punxsutawney Phil made his annual prediction in Pennsylvania, and the groundhog saw a shadow, meaning the United States is set for six more weeks of winter.

A brief break in the winter weather is ongoing this afternoon. Cloudy skies with highs in the 20s and low 30s is expected.Our next weather maker will arrive Fri