expect in the hours ahead. good morning, jim. >> good morning, john and diana. the powerful winter storm continues to batter the northeast here today, causing a travel nightmare. soaking rainfall, strong gusty winds along the i-95 corridor. that will continue through the afternoon into the evening. snow slowly winds down across western p.a. and western new york and ice in between. this is a strengthening storm system. winds will be strong throughout the day. 50 to 60-mile-an-hour gusts. that will cause flight delays alone, and the rain on top of that. john, diana, back to you. >> jim, thank you. here's a look at the rest of the weather in the nation. from the west coast and into the midwest, it's clear and dry. rain over south florida and the stagnant air remains over the pacific northwest raising air pollution concerns for those with respiratory issues. >> temperatures will be dropping along the gulf coast, but heating up in the high plains and the northwest. another major story developing this morning. another alleged house of horrors. this one in tucson, arizona.