Record cold has settled into the U.S., bringing brutal and potentially life-threatening conditions for millions across the central and eastern parts of the country.

While the snow and freezing rain from this winter storm are ending, the impacts across much of the country are not.

A neighborhood in Middle Tennessee is completely covered by a thick sheet of ice. Thousands in the region lost power when freezing rain and ice weighed down power lines and trees. How can something so pretty be so destructive?

The wind was high and the snow was blowing sideways in Thurso, Scotland. But Luna, an Alaskan malamute, looked as if she was relaxing on a tropical beach. See what happened when her mom tried to coax her inside.

Here's a quick recap of the notable snowfall and ice reports we've seen from this expansive winter storm.