A new winter storm is on the horizon, and it could bring heavy snow and ice to the Central U.S. before taking aim at the mid-Atlantic. Here's what you need to know.

Storm conditions clear from Western Colorado this morning. Heavy snowfall fell over portions of the high country. The winter storm has moved to the eastern plains and will exit Colorado through the eastern border.

Moderate to major winter storm impacts are forecast across a dozen states as the polar vortex fuels cold, snowy conditions.