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Record Cold in the Central U.S. This Week; Winter Storm Continues with Snow and Ice

An Arctic air mass is plunging into the Central U.S. this week with widespread, record-breaking cold underway. Through Friday, numerous daily records are expected to be broken. Heavy snow today will move from the Mid-Mississippi Valley into southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Significant icing is expected in southeastern North Carolina. Read More >