Several weather related deaths have been confirmed as a massive snow storm continues to push its way toward the East Coast, while another storm system expected to bring more snow and ice takes shape in its wake.

More than 16,000 flights have been delayed or canceled since Sunday when a major winter storm began charging into the Mid-Atlantic from the Midwest. The Washington, D.C. area is preparing for a second round of snow followed by arctic cold.

Thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed by a massive winter storm set to impact tens of millions of Americans. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports from Washington.

A powerful winter storm covered the East Coast Monday, leading to thousands of cancelled flights and hectic airport terminals. The weather originated in the Rocky Mountains before travelling eastward,