WASHINGTON – The first major winter storm of the year that stretched across the U.S. is continuing its deadly journey eastward, where cities in the mid-Atlantic, like Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia, are now experiencing significant impacts from heavy snow and ice.WINTER STORM LIVE TRACKER: SNOWFALL MAPS, CURRENT ALERTS, POWER OUTAGE FORECASTSThe storm began its journey across the nation after slamming the West Coast, where it spawned the first tornado of the year in California.The winter weather then moved into the Plains and Midwest over the weekend, where blizzard conditions were experienced at Kansas City International Airport, and sleet and freezing rain led to numerous crashes across the region from Kansas and Missouri through the Ohio Valley.At least six deaths, including a child, are being attributed to the storm across multiple states.The Missouri State Highway Patrol said a 33-year-old driver died after getting out of their vehicle on Interstate 29 in Mount City. The vehicle began to slide, hitting the 33-year-old victim from Nebraska. Another death was reported in Missouri when a 61-year-old Public Works employee was struck while performing snow removal operations in Jackson County, according to MSHP. Snow removal operations paused on Sunday because of the incident and resumed on Monday morning. “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Everett Carter, who dedicated 40 years of service to Jackson County, including the last 8 years with the Public Works team,” Jackson County officials said in a statement.In Kansas, two people were killed in a crash in southwest Wichita during the winter storm, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), a when a vehicle traveling on Interstate 235 spun out of control and left the roadway.Also in Kansas, a 28-year-old Dodge City man died on Saturday in Ford County when a tractor-trailer swerved in icy conditions, and the victim’s vehicle crashed into the tractor-trailer. In Illinois, officials say a juvenile was killed and another is being treated for injuries described as life-threatening after a snow tube crash in Macon County. Officials said a man driving an ATV was pulling two boys on an inner tube in snowy conditions when the tube slid out during a turn and hit a large boulder.On Monday, the storm brought its fury to the mid-Atlantic states, causing major disruptions to travel and daily life and widespread power outages. Power has also been knocked out across the region. As of Monday afternoon, PowerOutage.US reported hundreds of thousands of outages across portions of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia and Virginia.Winter storm-related power outages in Richmond caused the city’s water system to malfunction. Residents are under a Boil Water Advisory and are being told to conserve water. After a lull in the snow Monday afternoon, another round is moving into the region through Monday night. SEE IT: US SMACKED WITH SNOW, ICE FROM POWERFUL COAST-TO-COAST WINTER STORMThe Virginia Department of Emergency Management warned residents not to let their guard down during a break in the weather.”While this break in precipitation is allowing road crews to continue to work to make roadways passable, any moisture remaining on the roadways could cause refreeze with temperatures dropping below freezing,” said VDEM Chief Agency Spokesperson Jason Elmore. “Please limit travel unless absolutely necessary and don’t have a false sense of security because this weather event isn’t over just yet.”In advance of the storm, governors in several states, including Maryland, declared a state of emergency and warned residents to stay home if possible to ensure safety due to the treacherous driving conditions on roads and highways across the region.”Keeping Marylanders safe is our top priority. Please stay off the roads during this storm. Prepare your home and family and charge your communications devices in case you lose power,” Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said in a statement. HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHERMoore said the state would also be closed on Monday.Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a snow emergency through at least the end of the day on Tuesday. With that declaration, vehicles were ordered not to park on snow emergency routes, and the pre-treatment of roads was set to begin on Sunday night.Washington, D.C. schools were also closed on Monday due to the impending major winter storm. The school district announced Monday evening that all classes would be canceled on Tuesday as well.A joint session of Congress gathered on Monday to certify the 2024 election results without issues from the storm. Additionally, the state funeral for President Jimmy Carter will continue as planned from Tuesday through Thursday.State offices were closed in Delaware on Monday, and Gov. John Carney said he activated the Delaware National Guard to assist where needed.DOWNLOAD THE FREE FOX WEATHER APPOfficials have been warning residents across the nation, from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic, including portions of the busy Interstate 95 corridor, to stay off the roads if possible.The Maryland Department of Transportation (DOT) urged drivers to keep speeds low if travel is needed and to not crowd DOT crews who have been busy pre-treating roads since Sunday.The Virginia DOT said road conditions began to deteriorate on Sunday and remained treacherous on Monday.Virginia DOT Spokesperson Alex Liggitt spoke with FOX Weather on Monday morning and said crews have been busy pre-treating roads, but also urged people to stay off the roads if possible.”We did a full brine of about 2,000 lane miles here,” he said. “Now, where I am, I’m the Northern Virginia District, so that’s Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William counties, also Arlington, right outside of D.C., and, you know, we’re in full push mode.”DRIVING ON THE ICE AND DRIVING IN THE SNOW: WEATHER DRIVING TIPS FOR DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHERLiggitt said more than 3,000 pieces of equipment are out on Virginia roads working to keep them clear of snow and ice.”The main thing that we are urging residents is just to please stay off the roads, do not travel,” he said. “You know, it’s essential. And if you must, do it with extreme caution and go very slow.”The dangerous winter storm was also wreaking havoc on major airports in the Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia areas.According to FlightAware, hundreds of cancellations have been reported at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Philadelphia (PHL) International.Reagan International closed all runways on Monday evening to allow crews to clear snow.Those numbers are only expected to rise as the storm continues its onslaught on the region, and that could have a ripple effect and impact flights across the nation.Numerous delays have also been reported at major airports in the Midwest, such as St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), Kansas City International Airport (MCI), and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is also reporting delays and cancelations due to snow in the area earlier on Monday.Passengers were also being warned about possible travel delays at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) due to the winter storm in the mid-Atlantic.Amtrak said it, too, was adjusting train schedules due to the storm. According to officials, some trains operating between Boston and Washington, as well as numerous trains in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, have been canceled.Winter Storm Warnings stretch across the U.S. from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic and include major cities like Indianapolis, Baltimore and Washington. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Philadelphia.The FOX Forecast Center said the storm is expected to pound the mid-Atlantic states throughout the day and wind down on Monday night. The heaviest snow is expected from the central Appalachians through the Washington and Baltimore metros, as well as Delaware.Within the snowfall area, the FOX Forecast Center said a narrow but intense strip of very heavy snow, with snowfall rates approaching 1-2 inches per hour, is expected.Within that band, travel will be extremely dangerous, if not impossible. Snowfall totals in the double-digits are expected.The heaviest snow will impact Washington and Baltimore through the afternoon, and as the main area of snow slides offshore, a secondary area of snow will pivot back to the Appalachians and mid-Atlantic into the overnight hours.Moderate to heavy snow, likely much fluffier than what is occurring on Monday, will add a few more inches of snow before the storm winds down on Tuesday.