A massive winter storm has dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S., halting air and road traffic and sending temperatures plunging

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Winter Storm Fern hits 12 major cities with snow, ice, and freezing rain. Power outages and travel chaos expected through the weekend.

By Phil Stewart and Lewis Krauskopf WASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - More than 4,000 flights were canceled in the U.S. on Saturday ahead of a monster winter storm that has already cut power to more than 100,

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.

Houston is under winter weather alerts, facing a mix of sleet and freezing rain with potential for icy conditions and extreme cold.

Ice Storm Warnings and Winter Storm Warnings are in effect across large portions of the Texas Hill Country and I-35 corridor through noon Sunday.

The coldest air and highest ice risk from the winter storm will arrive early Sunday morning, ending Sunday afternoon.