A massive winter storm stretching from New Mexico to Maine is threatening snow, crippling ice and widespread power outages for millions of Americans. Flights are already being canceled, emergencies declared in multiple states, and officials are urging residents to stay off the roads as freezing rain and heavy snow move across the country.

Critics say preparedness has been weakened under the Trump administration as communities brace for days of dangerous conditions.

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