Here are some essential supplies to stock up on as a massive winter storm is expected to affect more than 40 states and over 235 million people this weekend.

Airlines are waiving change fees, but passengers are limited in terms of when and where they can rebook travel.

As a winter storm draws closer to Atlanta, some flights for Friday and Saturday have already been cancelled. More are expected through the weekend.

A major winter storm is set to spread heavy snow and damaging ice across a large portion of the United States over the coming days. Dangerously cold temperatures will only worsen the storm and increase its danger.

A large storm system is expected to hit this weekend, with snow and ice from Texas to the Carolinas and up the Eastern seaboard. The winter system could bring more than a foot of snow.

What to Know Preliminary forecasts show 8-16 inches of snow can be expected for much of the region, including New York City, the Hudson Valley, nearly all of New Jersey and into Connecticut. Areas along the coast may see slightly lower totals,

Ice, snow, and dangerous wind chills could affect millions of people across 35 states this weekend. Photos show how Americans are preparing for the storm.