An arctic blast is set to hit the nation’s interior and southern regions followed by a snowstorm in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, bringing deadly cold temperatures. The National Weather Service warned that this will be the coldest air of the season, affecting nearly two-thirds of the U.S. population with winter weather advisories and extreme cold watches. The storm is expected to move across Texas, the Gulf Coast, Deep South, Mid-Atlantic, the Northeast, and parts of New England, bringing snow and freezing temperatures.
Significant snow is forecasted from West Virginia to the Northeast, with plunging temperatures expected across the Midwest. Chicago declared a state of emergency to help the homeless cope with the cold, while Connecticut and New York state have winter weather alerts. Officials are preparing snowplows and warming centers. The cold is also reaching southern states like Texas and Louisiana, prompting advisories and warming centers to open.
Baltimore canceled MLK Day celebrations due to the life-threatening cold, while New Orleans modified parade plans and central Alabama is bracing for near-zero temperatures. Atlanta is expecting freezing temperatures, and South Carolina is preparing for snow and ice. Governors and mayors across the affected regions have issued warnings and advisories for their constituents to prepare for the harsh winter weather. Residents are urged to stay home, prepare for sub-zero temperatures, and take necessary precautions to stay safe during this extreme weather event.
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