Thousands are without power as a major winter storm continues to barrel across the country, bringing snow and ice to New York.

On his own Twitter account, Cantore predicted 10 to 18 inches in NYC with regards to the pending storm. That range would double or triple the amount of snow that's already fallen in NYC to date this winter. According to National Weather Service data, 9.7 inches of snow was recorded to date this winter in New York's Central Park.

A massive winter storm dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S. on Sunday, bringing subzero temperatures and halting air and road traffic.  The ice and snowfall were expected to continue into Monday followed by very low temperatures which could cause “dangerous travel and infrastructure impacts” for days,

The winter storm is moving offshore but much of the eastern part of the country faces ice, bitterly cold temperatures and wind chill.

Snow-covered landmarks, bundled-up commuters and sledders in city parks: Photos capture the winter storm as it spread heavy snow and crippling ice across the U.S.

The National Weather Service warned of “considerable disruption to transportation and daily life” from Sunday into Monday.

Record warmth in Florida was the only thing keeping that average from going even colder, said former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration chief scientist Ryan Maue

Monroe County and the City of Rochester both declared a state of emergency early Sunday afternoon as a massive winter storm bears down on New York. The winter storm is already underway and expected to bring heavy snow and subzero temperatures to New York.