Heavy snow, ice and brutal cold are expected to make this winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event, stretching across two-thirds of the U.S.

The Canton Repository will provide live updates on Winter Storm Fern arriving in the Canton region. Storm already impacting events.

A significant winter storm is traversing the United States, putting 27 states on alert and endangering millions. The Sierra Nevada mountains in California are experiencing heavy snowfall, with accumulations anticipated to reach as much as 16 feet in certain regions.