00:00Imagine stepping outside, and travel instantly becomes impossible.
00:04That is exactly what this winter storm is about to do.
00:06The National Weather Service has issued serious winter storm warnings.
00:10Up to 12 inches of snow, thick ice, powerful winds, and six states directly in the path.
00:18In West Virginia, snow and ice could snap trees and knock out power.
00:22Roads will turn slick fast.
00:24Morning and evening commutes may be dangerous.
00:26In Alaska, it gets even worse.
00:28Some areas could see 12 inches of snow, winds up to 45 miles per hour,
00:33blowing snow-cutting visibility to near zero, wind chills dropping to minus 35 degrees,
00:39frostbite in just 10 minutes.
00:41Virginia is bracing for freezing rain and icy mountain roads.
00:45Wyoming could see up to 10 inches in higher elevations.
00:48Parts of Ohio and Indiana may wake up to slick bridges and hazardous highways.
00:53Officials warn that travel could become nearly impossible in some places.
00:56If you must drive, slow down.
00:59Use extreme caution, and check forecasts before heading out.
01:03This is not just snow.
01:05This is a storm that can shut down roads, cities, and daily life in hours.
01:09Stay alert, stay prepared, and stay safe.
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