A new winter storm could hit the U.S. this weekend, with AccuWeather meteorologists forecasting two potential paths the storm could take, with one "more intense" scenario that would threaten the Southeast with snow.

Wintry conditions across a broad section of US led President Trump to approve federal emergency disaster declarations as the storm system impacted millions.

More than 160 million people across the United States are expected to face winter weather hazards that could cripple their daily lives in coming days, as roads are covered in snow and ice and power lines break from the weight of accumulating ice, according to the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center.

A major winter storm set to slam the U.S. later this week has shifted its path slightly.

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines expect Winter Storm Fern will disrupt travel. Phoenix flyers have options if flights are canceled.