Meteorologists say the storm may not be as dramatic as the Jan. 23-26 storm, but its track and potential strength aren't yet clear.

Officials urge Americans to stay indoors as historic winter storm creates "catastrophic" ice conditions and triggers the largest weather alert ever.

Reporters from across the NPR Network are covering the storm in each state — the impact and how officials are responding.

After much of the United States was pummeled by winter weather over the last week, another storm is poised to impact the East Coast beginning Friday. According to meteorologists, the storm is expected to bring snow, rain and gusty winds from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast, and accumulations could reach disruptive levels in major metro areas.

What will happen?: The forecast could change, and change again, before the weekend. While forecasters are fairly confident that a storm will develop, key details — including its strength, where it will go and how much snow or ice it will deliver — remained uncertain on Tuesday.

By Rich McKay and Maria Tsvetkova Jan 27 - At least 38 people across 14 states had died as of Tuesday from a powerful winter storm that left much of the central and eastern U.S. gripped by snow, ice,

After much of the United States was impacted by the recent snowstorm that's been named Winter Storm Fern, many folks are spending their Monday morning shoveling, plowing and hoping for the snow to melt.

More than 230 million people are under winter storm threats as officials brace for power outages and travel difficulties.

Another snowstorm? Forecasters say a nor'easter could arrive next weekend. But for now, “it’s too early to cheer, panic or change any plans."

A powerful winter storm has caused widespread disruption across the United States, killing at least 42 people and knocking out large amounts of oil production and electricity, according to news agency AP.