At least 46 million people were under a winter storm warning as of Thursday as the storm spreads along the Gulf Coast Friday, according to the weather service. The storm should weaken by Saturday, bringing lighter snow between 1 and 3 inches to parts of the Northeast, the Mid-Atlantic and the Ohio Valley before exiting off the Carolinas.

Snow, freezing rain and rain are underway in the southern Plains as a potent winter storm strengthens Thursday.

Atlantic caused dangerous travel conditions.

Every UT fan and OSU fan had their travel nightmare to share, with some claiming they were delayed more than eight times.

Roads leading to and around the site of the College Football Playoff semifinal in the Cotton Bowl were clear and mostly dry before Friday night's game between Texas and Ohio State. There had been concerns leading up to the game about the potential for transportation issues around AT&T Stadium after a winter storm moved through the area Thursday with a mix of sleet and snow.

UT and Ohio State fans braved a winter storm to attend the Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Despite the cold, the atmosphere was lively, with some families divided over which team to support.

An updated winter weather advisory was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on Friday at 1:44 p.m. valid from 4 p.m. until Saturday 10 a.m. The advisory is for Martin, Pitt, Greene and Lenoir counties.

An updated winter storm warning was issued by the NWS Blacksburg VA on Friday at 12:36 p.m. valid from 1 p.m. until Saturday 7 a.m. The warning is for Ashe, Alleghany, Surry, Stokes, Rockingham, Caswell,