"US Braces for Week of Severe Winter Weather as Storms Line Up"

The United States is bracing for a punishing week of extreme weather, with back-to-back winter storms impacting the mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. The first storm is expected to deliver up to a foot of snow through Sunday, causing potential travel disruptions for millions under winter storm alerts. A second, more potent storm will follow, bringing snow, ice, strong winds, tornadoes, and flooding rainfall across a broader area, including the Central US, Great Lakes, Midwest, and interior Northeast. Officials are urging residents to stay home if possible and are preparing for severe conditions, including potential flooding and power outages.