The Northeast is in the midst of a severe snowstorm, halting travel plans for millions of Americans after Christmas. Some 60 million people were under winter weather alerts from New York to Philadelphia this weekend, with about 5 to 8 inches of snow is expected throughout the region, according to Fox Weather. Officials across the tri-state area have warned Americans to stay off the roads if possible and exercise caution if travel is absolutely necessary. The effects have already been seen at US