A major winter storm is currently impacting a large portion of the United States on Thursday, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions. Snowfall totals vary significantly, ranging from 2 inches in areas of Kentucky and West Virginia to over a foot in the highlands of North Carolina. States such as Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana are experiencing blowing and drifting snow, which is severely reducing visibility and making travel extremely dangerous.