A powerful winter storm has blanketed a significant portion of the United States, affecting around 60 million residents across more than ten states, from Kansas to New Jersey. Emergency declarations have been issued in Kansas, Kentucky, Arkansas, West Virginia, and Virginia. As the storm moves northeast, Washington, D.C. prepares for heavy snowfall on the day Congress will officially confirm Donald Trump’s election as President. Weather forecasts predict snow accumulation of 15 to 30 centimeters and caution against dangerous ice buildup in parts of the affected states.