"Impending Major Winter Storm Threatens East Coast with Snow and Power Outages"

The first significant winter storm of the year is set to hit the East Coast of the U.S., affecting states from North Carolina to Maine with heavy snowfall expected. Winter storm warnings are in place, with projections of 6-12 inches of snow in many areas and over a foot in higher elevations of New England. The storm will bring difficult travel conditions, potential power outages, and minor coastal flooding. Snow is anticipated to start in the New York City area by Saturday evening and continue across the Northeast into Sunday, with conditions improving by Sunday evening.