A wide-ranging storm has been forecast to move along the Eastern United States this week, bringing with it the potential for snow, ice and thunderstorms in multiple states across the country. Much of the country has already faced challenging weather this month.

North Carolina prepares for a winter storm, with officials urging the public to stay off roads and securing supplies.

On Tuesday at 6:04 a.m. a winter storm warning was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC valid from 5 p.m. until Wednesday 7 a.m. The warning is for Martin, Pitt and Greene counties.

A winter storm watch was issued by the NWS Wilmington NC on Monday at 2:59 p.m. valid from Tuesday 3 p.m. until Wednesday 8 a.m. The watch is for Inland Pender, Coastal Pender, Inland New Hanover, Coastal New Hanover,

This comes as an arctic front entered the region on Sunday night, allowing very cold and dry air to move into central North Carolina this week.

A winter storm pummeled the southern United States with ice and snow Tuesday. Here's how much snow fell in Florida, Texas, Alabama and more.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein and state emergency officials are expected to give an update on winter storm preparations happening across the state.

Please be prepared for slippery travel escpecially in the Southern Piedmont near Troy and heading south toward Charlotte. Light snow may also cause slippery spots around Winston-Salem and Greensboro as the winter storm brings heavier snowfall to the North Carolina beaches.

We are waking up to the coldest air of the season in central North Carolina on Thursday. Temperatures are in the teens and single digits across our viewing area.

The NWS Wilmington NC issued an updated winter storm warning at 4 a.m. on ... up to one inch for portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina until 8 a.m. this morning.

On Tuesday at 6:04 a.m. a winter storm warning was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC valid from 5 p.m. until Wednesday 7 a.m. The warning is for Martin, Pitt and Greene counties.

A major storm spread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across parts of the Florida Panhandle, Georgia and the coastal Carolinas on Wednesday after breaking snow records in Texas and Louisiana, treating the region to unaccustomed perils and wintertime joy.