A powerful winter storm is hitting the Mid-Atlantic, bringing heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain to Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia as dangerous conditions spread across the region.

A significant snowstorm is set to hit Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., which could lead to days of risky travel around the area.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Have you ever wondered how D.C., Maryland, and Virginia all get on the same page for accidents and weather events? How do they know when and where to send plows and what roads need ...