This index, from NOAA's National Weather Service, attempts to scale the impacts from winter weather, taking into account factors such as snowfall, accumulated snow on rooftops, ice accumulation, the potential for a flash freeze, and blowing snow. Not all factors are in play in a given winter storm.

A major winter storm is set to spread heavy snow and damaging ice across a large portion of the United States over the coming days. Dangerously cold temperatures will only worsen the storm and increase its danger.

Get the latest information on the major snowstorm approaching our area and share your snow photos with us. Here’s how.

How are the traffic conditions? What about the latest school closings? Check this story to follow live updates as we track the latest on the wintry weather.

Georgia is mobilizing "all hands on deck" as a major winter storm, named Winter Storm Fern, approaches the state. Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency for all 159 counties through January 29,