See photos and video of the massive winter storm's impacts across the South and East Coast

"A widespread winter storm brought heavy snow, ice and power outages to the Americans across the South, Midwest and East Coast this weekend."

"Residents continued to clear snow Monday, as cold weather alerts remained in effect for about 200 million people and more than 800,000 customers were without power."

"24 states and D.C. could experience record low temperatures this week."

A widespread winter storm produced heavy snow, ice and widespread power outages across the South, Midwest and East Coast over the weekend. Residents continued to clear snow on Monday while recovery efforts proceeded amid prolonged cold. Cold-weather alerts covered roughly 200 million people as utilities reported more than 800,000 customers without power. Twenty-four states and the District of Columbia faced potential record low temperatures during the coming week. Emergency responders, utility crews and local authorities worked to restore services and maintain safety while communities coped with travel disruptions, property damage and hazards from ice and deep snow.

Read at The Washington Post