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A HUGE winter storm has hit the country this weekend, with power outages and states of emergency declared.

The storm, named Izzy by The Weather Channel, has poured down on the East Coast with intense ice, snow, wind, and rain.

There will be "major travel headaches" from North Dakota all the way down to northern Georgia and sprawling back up to Maine, saysThe Weather Channel.

As of Sunday night, 260,000 power outages were reported, 3,000 flights were canceled, and five states declared emergency.

Duke Energy estimated 750,000 customers could lose power in the Carolinas, and the company is encouraging its customers to be prepared.

The storm will end after a stint in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Sunday and into Monday.

Heavy snow is forecast in the Northeast region with up to 18 inches by late Monday.

Read our snowstorm Izzy live blog for the latest news and updates...

Iowa sees heavy snowfall

Iowa has seen significant snowfall, with 14.3 inches of snow recorded at Des Moines International Airport.

The Weather Channel said Des Moines is facing its biggest January snow storm in 51 years.

Several airlines issued travel waivers

CNNs Pete Muntean reported Southwest, United, Delta, and American Airlines all issued travel waivers ahead of the winter storm.

American Airlines published a travel alert for 21 states, DC, and Canada that will allow customers to rebook without change fees.

Alabama Highway 17 partially closed

A truck reportedly jackknifed on Alabama Highway 117 in DeKalb County, which caused part of the road to close.

Road conditions were difficult to navigate throughout much of the southeast.

Virginia views

Izzy delivered a blanket of snow in Virginia this weekend, as one Twitter user shared a photo.

What is a winter weather advisory?

A winter weather advisory is an indication that winter weather conditions are likely.

However, the conditions expected are not severe enough to warrant a warning.

What is a winter weather watch?

A winter weather watch indicates that there is potential for severe winter weather.

If a winter weather watch is issued, prepare for dangerous weather conditions.

What is a winter weather warning?

A winter weather warning indicates that a storm is more than likely in your area, and you should take action immediately.

Expect dangerous conditions and try to avoid travel.

Monday's weather in New York state

New York state can expect temperatures in the mid to high 20s on Monday, according to Buffalo meteorologist Carl Lam.

Wind will be severe in some places, up to 45 MPH, and in the western part of the state, snowfall may total as much as 20 inches.

Snow falls in New York City

New Yorkers shared photos of the snowfall to Twitter.

The snow was mixed with rain and sleet.

Keep hydrants clear in snow

Ahead of snowstorms in the northeast, a Rochester, NY fire department shared tips for keeping fire hydrants clear in the winter.

Remove snow and ice on the hydrant, and clear a perimeter around the hydrant.

A three-foot perimeter gives firefighters enough room to work.

Clear a path from the hydrant to the street, too.

U-Shaped track

The Weather Channelwarned of the unique path winter storm Izzy could take this weekend.

With cold air much more widespread and an active jet stream plunging southward across the eastern two-thirds of the nation during the heart of winter, the stage is set for this winter storm to take a U-shaped track from the Northern Plains to New England this weekend into Monday, the outlet reported.

Winter storm names

These are thenames the Weather Channel chose for winter stormsduring the 2021 to 2022 season:

Picking names

The Weather Channel chooses names for snowstorms, and explained the process on itswebsite.

The names will be used in alphabetical order to identify winter storms that meet objective naming criteria based on National Weather Service winter storm warnings, blizzard warnings and ice storm warnings, the outlet noted.

Who names snowstorms?

TheWeather Channelnames snowstorms.

The outlet noted that the 2021-22 season is the 10th season The Weather Channel will be naming winter storms.

Southeast region's snowfall totals

These are the towns and cities in the Southewast that have received the most snowfall so far, according to the Weather Channel.

Brevard, NC is in first place with 10 inches.

Scarly, NC received 8 inches.

Boiling Springs and and Mountain Rest, both in South Carolina, saw 6 inches.

And Clarkesville, GA received 5.6 inches.

Mid-South top snowfall totals

The Weather Channel has released top snowfall totals for the mid-south region.

Harrison, AR and Canaan, AR are in the lead, with 12 inches of snow each.

Rigedale, MO received 8 inches.

Shoccoe, MS was close behind, with 7.8 inches.

And Goshen Springs, MS has seen 6 inches of snow.

Record-breaking snow in Asheville

According to the Weather Channel, Asheville, North Carolina has received 10 inches of snow so far.

With that total, Winter Storm Izzy broke the previous snowfall record, set in 1891.

Storm 'far from over'

"Winter Storm Izzy is far from over," the Weather Channel said on Twitter.

The storm will continue to bring snow, wind and ice to the Northeast overnight.

Over 80million people are still under weather alerts, the outlet reported.

Is North Carolina under emergency order?

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed an emergency order and the administration urged people to stay at home through the weekend.

The state highway agency warned that labor shortages meant crews might not respond to problems areas as quickly as normal.

We just dont have as many people to drive the trucks or operate the equipment, said Marcus Thompson, a spokesman for the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

Footage from North Carolina

A Twitter user in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina shared footage of sleet, snow and wind on Twitter.

Iowa sees heavy snowfall

Iowa has seen significant snowfall, with 14.3 inches of snow recorded at Des Moines International Airport.

The Weather Channel said Des Moines is facing its biggest January snow storm in 51 years.

Midwest expects heavier snow

Anywhere from 6 to 12 inches of snowfall is expected to encompass the eastern Dakotas to western Minnesota and Iowa,AccuWeathersaid.

Minneapolis, Des Moines, St. Louis, and Kansas City are all in the path of the storm.

Difficult driving conditions are expected throughout this region.

Southern states expecting snowfall

The National Weather Service said from 2 inches (5 centimeters) to 5 inches (12.7 centimeters) of snow could fall as far south as northeast Georgia from Saturday evening though Sunday, and power outages and travel problems will be made all the worse by an additional coating of ice and winds gusting to 35 mph (56 km/h).

Snow accumulations could reach 8 inches (20 centimeters) in the highest elevations.

Gulf sees high winds

The National Hurricane Center's Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch put a Gale Warning in effect for the Atlantic High Seas and the Gulf of Mexico.

"Another day with a spectacular scatterometer pass depicting very well the gale wind areas: Gulf of Mexico, Gulf of Tehuantepec and West Atlantic," the center tweeted.

Conditions are expected to persist through Monday.

Safety tips for power outages

The West Virginia Emergency Management Department shared safety tips for winter storm power outages.

Anyone who loses power should use caution when using candles, space heaters, or open flames.

Portable generators should be placed a safe distance from the home.

And make sure to check in on neighbors and keep the local community safe.

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