A wide-ranging storm has been forecast to move along the Eastern United States this week, bringing with it the potential for snow, ice and thunderstorms in multiple states across the country. Much of the country has already faced challenging weather this month.

A winter storm watch was issued by the NWS Wilmington NC on Monday at 2:59 p.m. valid from Tuesday 3 p.m. until Wednesday 8 a.m. The watch is for Inland Pender, Coastal Pender, Inland New Hanover, Coastal New Hanover,

On Saturday at 3:33 p.m. a winter storm warning was issued by the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC valid from Sunday 7 a.m. until Monday 7 a.m. The warning is for Madison, Yancey, Mitchell and Haywood counties.

The NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued a winter storm watch at 3:56 a.m. on Saturday valid from Sunday 7 a.m. until Monday 7 a.m. The watch is for Madison, Yancey, Mitchell and Haywood counties.

North Carolina prepares for a winter storm, with officials urging the public to stay off roads and securing supplies.

A winter storm pummeled the southern United States with ice and snow Tuesday. Here's how much snow fell in Florida, Texas, Alabama and more.

A winter storm watch was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead ... Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches possible anticipated for a portion of eastern North Carolina from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. "Plan on slippery road conditions.

Snow and strong winds make their presence felt as the area is under a continued winter storm warning all through the evening.

Gov. Josh Stein and North Carolina emergency officials give update on winter storm preparations

School administrators closely track the forecast when it calls for severe weather as they prepare to make decisions on whether to close school, delay the start or move to remote learning.

The National Weather Service forecasts that the coastal Horry area may get freezing temperatures and possible wintry precipitation this week. You can check out live views of the Grand Strand coastline for yourself with live streaming cameras from local businesses, hotels and outlets from Little River to Pawleys Island.

Impacts will begin in east Texas by Monday night. Ice and snow could contribute to power outages amid freezing temperatures.