A series of winter storms will impact Americans through the week, starting in the Plains and carrying into the Northeast regions of the country, forecasters say.

The National Weather Service forecasts predict snow, freezing rain, ice, and excessive rainfall that may cause flooding, power outages, and hazardous travel.

With a powerful winter storm set to bring up to 6 inches of snow, ice, and flooding across Virginia, Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency, mobilizing resources to prepare for hazardous conditions expected to hit overnight Monday into Tuesday.