The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for much of the central and southern Georgia area. Here's what to expect.

Winter Storm Watch: The National Weather Service issues this when conditions are favorable for a winter storm to begin within 48 hours. Issuance usually occurs at 36-48 hours before the event is expected to begin.

While snowfall amounts were trending down in North Carolina, they have spiked up: 'heavy snow possible' at the Outer Banks with a half foot of snow forecast Tuesday night.

The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Tallahassee has issued a very rare Winter Storm Watch for all of the Big Bend and South Georgia. The watch goes into effect Tuesday afternoon and will run through Wednesday morning.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the Pensacola area and said there's a 50% chance the region will see snow amounts of 1 to 3 inches on Tuesday. If there's no snow, there will be freezing rain and ice accumulation.

The southeastern U.S. is being battered by a historic winter storm that has force airports to suspend all flights. Follow Newsweek's live blog for updates.

EST the National Weather Service issued an updated winter storm warning in effect until Thursday at 10 a.m. EST for Mason, Lake, Oceana, Newaygo, Muskegon and Ottawa counties.