A significant winter storm with widespread impacts will move from the southern Plains to the Ohio Valley on Thursday, and the Northeast and mid-Atlantic on Friday.

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Midwest winter weather alerts (Credit: Fox News)

Heavy snow, ice, flooding, rain and bitter cold air will move into these areas.  

Northeast winter weather alerts (Credit: Fox News)

Freezing rain and sleet will be possible from northern Texas up into the mid-Mississippi Valley.  

Southern winter weather alerts (Credit: Fox News)

Over 6 inches of snow is expected across parts of the Northeast and New England.  

Northeast snow forecast (Credit: Fox News)

Significant ice will be possible over south-central Pennsylvania and Maryland.  

Northeast ice forecast (Credit: Fox News)

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Americans should be aware of the latest weather alerts through Friday.