Up to 8 inches of snow could fall in North Carolina, with its coast and Virginia's experiencing blizzard conditions, forecasters said.

Officials warned drivers to urge caution as a "prolonged" lake effect snow band was leading to "rapid changes" in weather conditions ahead of the afternoon and evening commutes.

The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings across at least 14 states as a large-scale weather system moves eastward, bringing heavy snowfall, gusty winds and severely reduced ...