OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- A winter storm that dumped snow, sleet and freezing rain on Oklahoma and the southern Plains is expected to take its business elsewhere Friday.

The storm led thousands of power outages, canceled flights and the closure of major highways.

Ice accumulations estimated by the National Weather Service at between one-quarter to 1 1/2 inches brought down electrical lines and trees limbs Thursday, knocking out lights and heat to more than 132,000 Oklahoma homes and businesses.

The National Weather Service said snow may fall on the back side of the system as it tracks eastward out of the region. Forecasters issued winter storm warnings through Friday for much of Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle.

Storm warnings and watches have been posted for the Carolinas ahead of a system expected to bring ice and snow.

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