The winter storm is moving offshore, but much of the eastern part of the country faces ice, bitterly cold temperatures and wind chill.

The most expensive winter storm on record in the U.S. is 2021’s Texas ice storm, which cost about $26 billion.

Cardiologists say shoveling snow can increase a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack.

Winter storm: Death toll rises as winter storm continues dumping snow across the U.S Heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain are slamming large parts of the U.S. as the dangerously cold weather causes major power outages and travel disruptions.

More than 1 million people have been left without power and thousands of flights were canceled.

A warmer atmosphere has the potential to hold more moisture, which can contribute to heavier precipitation in any season, scientists say.

Snowfall in one other Pennsylvania city at least tied the record: Williamsport, which tied the record of 9.2 inches in 1958. Again, that was of mid-afternoon, and could be broken with additional snow on Sunday night. The snow prompted several central Pa. government offices to announce that they will be closed on Monday.

Historic blizzards have caused fatalities, major damage, and lasting infrastructure changes.