CLEVELAND, Ohio — The first snowfall projections for this weekend’s sprawling winter storm are calling for 9 or more inches for much of Northeast Ohio, aligning with the winter storm watch in effect from Saturday evening through Monday afternoon.

Winter Storm Fern could bring damaging ice and heavy snow to a stretch of the country. Here's when it could hit Ohio.

Widespread heavy snow and a damaging ice storm are on the table from the South into the Midwest and Northeast, including a potential nor'easter. Here’s the very latest forecast.

Track the winter storm as it's forecasted to bring heavy snow and extremely cold weather to the U.S., reaching millions from the southern U.S. to the Northeast.

Ohio is bracing for a quick but sharp drop in temperatures later this week, with a widespread freeze likely Friday morning.

A major winter storm is set to spread heavy snow and damaging ice across a large portion of the United States over the coming days. Dangerously cold temperatures will only worsen the storm and increase its danger.

Forecasts for Missouri anticipate up to 7 inches of snow, and as much as 3 inches could fall in the southern states of Alabama and Mississippi. Louisiana is expecting up to 8 inches. Widespread travel impacts are expected with this storm.

How are the traffic conditions? What about the latest school closings? Check this story to follow live updates as we track the latest on the wintry weather.

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