As millions of Americans hunker down for the winter storm, 19 states and Washington, D.C., have declared states of emergency.

On Sunday at 11:57 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated winter storm warning in effect until Monday at noon for Mercer, Venango, Lawrence, Butler, Beaver, Allegheny, Washington and Greene counties.

Winter storm: Death toll rises as winter storm continues dumping snow across the U.S Heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain are slamming large parts of the U.S. as the dangerously cold weather causes major power outages and travel disruptions.

A powerful winter storm is hitting the Mid-Atlantic, bringing heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain to Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia as dangerous conditions spread across the region.

Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with Washington Insider Armstrong Williams.

Snow fell steadily as a military Humvee eased through Washington’s streets, tires crunching over packed ice while traffic lights

The winter storm is moving offshore, but much of the eastern part of the country faces ice, bitterly cold temperatures and wind chill.

A massive winter storm continued Sunday morning, dumping snow, sleet and freezing rain across the South and up through New England, bringing frigid temperatures, widespread power outages and treacherous road conditions.