A monster winter storm is slamming the entire tri-state area — along with half the U.S. — dumping up to 18 inches of snow on parts of the region and unleashing absolute havoc across the country. The timing,

The massive winter storm that blanketed the eastern U.S. with snow, sleet and ice is continuing to trigger lake-effect snow in New York.

As snow begins to move into Oklahoma, snow plows will be out in full force clearing roads to help keep drivers safe. Oklahomans will be able to track all the creatively named snowplows as they clear streets across the state using the Oklahoma Department of Transportation's online Snow Plow Tracker.

The District tracks snow plows throughout the city, specifying how many hours ago a plow was active on a street using a color-coded map. The Maryland Department of Transportation tracks plows throughout the state on its website.

Michigan's Department of Transportation offers a digital map to track snowplows on state highways. Many municipalities offer their own versions.

A storm riding the edge of incoming polar air could bring the D.C. region a meaningful snowfall Sunday, but the exact track will determine whether the region sees a decent storm or misses out entirely.