Experts say the massive winter storm hitting the American East is taking a multi-billion dollar toll on the U.S. economy. But exactly how much is hard to quantify.

It’s already been a brutally cold and snowy winter for the northeastern US, but what’s typically the region’s snowiest month is just getting started.

A major winter storm is heading toward New York and New Jersey, bringing heavy snow and blizzard-like conditions. Officials warn people to stay off the roads as snowfall could reach up to 13 inches in parts of the region.

The WGAL News 8 Storm Team is closely tracking the next winter storm, expected to bring snow to south-central Pennsylvania Sunday into Monday.

Maryland crews ramp up pothole repairs since last month's winter storm

SIERRA COUNTY, Calif. — Families who set out Monday on Interstate 80 during a winter storm found themselves stalled for hours along snow-covered roads, as traffic was held and vehicles spun out across the Sierra.

As the rain moves northeast into northern Lower Michigan, it will hit cold ground and become freezing rain there. This would include Big Rapids briefly, Clare, Houghton Lake, Tawas City, Alpena, Rogers City, Cheboygan, Charlevoix and Petoskey.

ADOT deploys 200 snow plows and 400 operators as Coconino County prepares for Monday night winter storm. Shelter services expand capacity with over 100 people now housed in new facility.