As a dangerously cold weather front plunges into the U.S., much of the country can expect heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain.
The storm system is expected to hit the northern Plains with subzero temperatures as soon as Thursday, then reach the Mississippi Valley, the Northeast and the Ohio Valley by Sunday.
Texas and other Southern states could experience dangerously low temperatures as soon as Saturday.
The Winter Storm Severity Index from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Weather Prediction Center forecasts how dangerous conditions will become for travel and key infrastructure.
NBC News is tracking the center’s data on the interactive map below, which shows the storm forecast for the next 72 hours. It will be updated with the latest data every two hours.
