As millions of Americans hunker down for the winter storm, 19 states and Washington, D.C., have declared states of emergency.

In the Northeast, forecasts have called for 12 to 18 inches, though totals will vary locally and may be lower along the immediate coast. Mr. Lamers noted the potential for a “slowly pivoting snow band” to set up over the region; on the high end, localized areas could see two feet or more.

Areas including parts of Texas and Oklahoma have already seen at least 6 inches of snow, while Tennessee had already seen 4 inches in some areas.

Weather forecasters in the New Jersey region are breathing a sigh of relief after the nasty snow and ice storm pelted our region with hefty amounts of snow and plenty of sleet on Sunday and early Monday. Partly because the storm is over, and they can finally get some rest.

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A massive winter storm blasted the tri-state area with up to 18 inches of snow, ice, and freezing rain, paralyzing transit and crippling air travel across the country. Now the clean-up begins. Check the latest totals from the National Weather Service using this map.

The heaviest snowfall, along with a mix of sleet and freezing rain, is expected to start this afternoon and spread north across New Jersey.

Storm Team4 forecasted the possibility of a solid 6 to 10+ inches of snow and then some sleet. While we all knew sleet was coming, it arrived about six hours early. The extra sleet will limit snow totals,

The National Weather Service said that wind chills in the Pittsburgh region could fall as low as 25 below zero.