Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

PHILADELPHIA - The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning for the entire Philadelphia area that will go into effect at 7 p.m. Saturday. The warning, which calls for heavy snow and ice, will remain in effect all day Sunday and won't expire until 1 p.m. Monday.

On Monday at 12:53 p.m. EST an updated winter storm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 1 p.m. EST for Cass and Berrien counties.

A winter weather watch means that the conditions suggest severe weather is possible and meteorologists have medium confidence that a winter storm could occur and bring heavy snow, sleet or freezing rain and cause significant impacts. When a winter weather watch is issued, you should be prepared for if/when the winter storm arrives.

Several parts of Texas are under a winter weather advisory, including counties east of El Paso, Dallas, Austin, and areas north of San Antonio.

The Nashville office of the National Weather Service upgraded the winter storm watch to a warning ahead of expected snow and ice this weekend.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN/AP) — The National Weather Service office in Raleigh on Friday issued a winter storm warning for central North Carolina starting Saturday night until early Monday afternoon. Meanwhile,

"Winter Storm Fern" is bringing a dangerous mix of ice, sleet and snow to North Texas, triggering a Winter Storm Warning and a multi-day freeze across Dallas-Fort Worth. Life-threatening wind chills and potential power outages are anticipated.

Alabama faces the prospect of seeing rain, ice and maybe some snow over the weekend as a massive winter storm takes shape. And an ice storm warning was issued on Thursday for a few counties in the northwest corner of the state. And winter storm watches have been adjusted for other areas.

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for central Ohio counties as the region is expected to see between 6 and 12 inches of snow.