A winter storm was sweeping across a large portion of the US on Thursday, bringing snow, ice and rain to several states in the Midwest and Northeast.

A powerful ice storm is set to affect the Midwest and Northeast of the U.S., bringing treacherous conditions, including freezing rain, sleet and potential power outages. Meteorologists warn that travel disruptions and hazardous road conditions will be widespread from Wednesday into Thursday.

The Thursday morning commute could be tricky and slow for some drivers in inland areas of the tri-state with the chance of ice accumulation. A wintry mix will move in after midnight and linger through the Thursday morning commute,

A mix of sleet, freezing rain and plain rain is expected in the Washington region Wednesday night into Thursday morning and will probably lead to school delays and maybe even some closings. The iciness could also affect federal government operations.

School closings and delays for Thursday morning are coming in across the Pittsburgh area ahead of an ice storm. The entire area is under a winter weather advisory. An ice storm warning is in place for the Laurel Highlands and ridges,

Schools across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut announced closures and delays on Thursday morning after a winter storm brought freezing rain, snow, sleet and ice to the Tri-State area.