The prolonged snowstorm affecting the southern plains and parts of the central-south is expected to continue till Wednesday.

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That could cause power outages, tree damage and dangerous road conditions in several states.

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According to the National Weather Service, about 3.3 million Americans were under snow storm warnings Tuesday morning, with 16.5 million under winter storm warnings.

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Many others were under other types of winter weather alerts, such as wind chill advisories.

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Is setting the stage for a widespread and very dangerous ice event," the National Weather Service warned in an update on its website.

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NOAA's Weather Prediction Center predicts several rounds of freezing rain, including light sleet and hail, from Monday through Wednesday.

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The center said snow accumulation could exceed a quarter of an inch and snow would damage trees and cause power outages in areas most affected by the snow.

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The prolonged snowstorm affecting the southern plains and parts of the central-south is expected to continue till Wednesday.

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That could cause power outages, tree damage and dangerous road conditions in several states.

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According to the National Weather Service, about 3.3 million Americans were under snow storm warnings Tuesday morning, with 16.5 million under winter storm warnings.

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Many others were under other types of winter weather alerts, such as wind chill advisories.

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Is setting the stage for a widespread and very dangerous ice event," the National Weather Service warned in an update on its website.

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NOAA's Weather Prediction Center predicts several rounds of freezing rain, including light sleet and hail, from Monday through Wednesday.

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The center said snow accumulation could exceed a quarter of an inch and snow would damage trees and cause power outages in areas most affected by the snow.

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