Cardiologists say shoveling snow can increase a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack.

Dooley said no storm has taken shape yet and that models are projecting ahead based on current conditions, but a consensus is forming among forecasters that a low-pressure area over the ocean could bring gusty winds, coastal flooding and snow — if the storm tracks toward New England.

The forecasts had predicted that the storm could be among the worst in a generation to hit the region. By Monday, it was clear that is exactly what happened.

The massive storm dumped heavy snow and ice across a huge swath of the United States, leaving more than 800,000 homes without power.

Reporters from across the NPR Network are covering the storm in each state — the impact and how officials are responding.

Forecasters are expecting the storm could be the worst of the winter season.

During the last snow storm, an unhoused Connecticut couple had to hold their tent up to keep it from collapsing in the wind.

Snow, sleet and ice covered Memphis and much of Tennessee this weekend as a impactful winter storm entered the area.

What to Know A foot or more of snow could blanket the NYC area today into Monday, as much of the U.S. faces a crippling winter storm. Parts of the tri-state area, like Poughkeepsie, could see 18+ inches.

A multi-day winter storm is expected to bring snow, ice and freezing rain to Nashville and much of Tennessee. Follow along here for live updates.

The biggest winter snow storm to hit Massachusetts in years is moving through the Boston area. Track it on weather radar here.