A powerful winter storm is expected to bring a swath of potentially crippling ice from the Midwest to the Northeast starting Wednesday that could lead to power outages and wreak havoc on travel across the region. FOX Weather Meteorologists Britta Merwin and Craig Herrera have the latest forecast.

PennDOT has already begun treating roads ahead of an ice storm expected to move in overnight Wednesday into Thursday.

For those on the road, PennDOT and the PA Turnpike will reportedly implement various speed and vehicle restrictions throughout the storm.

Beginning Wednesday morning, the storm will bring a band of snow across the state, followed by sleet and freezing rain. Temperatures below freezing will result in potentially icy conditions.

Transportation officials are advising motorists to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm and be cautious when driving.

With snow and ice on the way throughout Pennsylvania, PennDOT has announced multiple highway restrictions that will go into effect as early as Wednesday evening. The first set of restrictions will begin at 7 p.