More than a dozen states are under some form of weather alert as treacherous conditions spread through the weekend.

A brewing nor'easter is eyeing the East Coast that will likely intensify into a bomb cyclone. Track the weather conditions below with live radar and weather maps that will continue to be updated 24/7.

A powerful winter storm is spreading across wide areas of the United States, triggering cautions and advisories in over a dozen states. It is anticipated to result in heavy snowfall, strong winds, and sharply minimized visibility,

On Thursday at 2:29 p.m. a winter storm warning was released by the NWS Blacksburg VA valid from Friday 1 p.m. until Sunday 1 p.m. The warning is for Ashe, Alleghany and Watauga counties.

The winter storm is brewing along the United States' Southeast coast. The storm is expected to inundate North Carolina with "heavy" snow, according to the National Weather Service prediction center. The storm also would impact the Mid-Atlantic and New England if it stays on that track.

Six states are under Winter Storm Watches as a powerful nor'easter has its sights set on the East Coast, with the potential to 'bomb' out and slam the Carolinas and Virginia.

An updated winter storm warning was released by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 9:27 a.m. EST in effect until Thursday at 7 a.m. EST for Alger and Schoolcraft counties.