A powerful winter storm is impacting nearly half of the United States, affecting around 230 million people across almost all 50 states. Fourteen states have declared emergencies as the storm brings heavy snow, extreme cold, and dangerous ice conditions. The system is expected to reach the East Coast between Saturday and Sunday, with record lows forecast in Minneapolis, Chicago, and Cleveland. The National Weather Service has warned of potential power outages, downed trees, hazardous roads, and freezing temperatures that can set in within minutes. Meteorologists caution that damage in ice‑affected areas could be comparable to that of a hurricane.

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