A sprawling storm is set to hit the U.S. from Friday to Monday, stretching from Texas all the way to the Northeast.

Heavy snow, thick ice and brutal cold are expected to make the winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event for nearly 30 states.

Snow and ice could grind airports to a halt in the middle of the country. Hubs like Dallas/Fort Worth, St. Louis, Memphis, Nashville, Cincinnati, and possibly Atlanta will be impacted, and the ripple effect will cause delays and cancellations across the country.

Northeast Ohio will see snow Wednesday, dangerous cold by Friday and a potential weekend storm that could bring accumulating snow to the region.

A growing threat of winter weather could bring dangerous travel conditions and possible power outages across North Georgia this weekend, as forecasters warn that ice, not snow, may be the biggest concern.

Saturday and Sunday nights should be the coldest of the January winter storm for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with an extreme cold watch issued by the

Meteorologists say an expansive winter storm will sweep across the U.S. this week, bringing heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain.

The National Weather Service issues a litany of notices before and during inclement weather events. They can be important signals on how to respond.