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Significant Winter Storm to Bring Heavy Snow and Ice Impacts; Dangerously Cold Temperatures Expands Across the East

A significant, long-duration winter storm will bring widespread heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain from the Southern Rockies to New England through Monday. Widespread travel disruptions, prolonged power outages, and vast tree damage is likely. Frigid temperatures, gusty winds, and dangerous wind chills will expand from the north-central US to the Southern Plains, MS Valley, and Midwest. Read More >

 

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2026- A reinforcing Arctic front will push through later today as Arctic high pressure builds across the upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, low pressure will develop to the south before lifting northeast toward the VA/NC coast Saturday into Sunday bring significant snow and ice to the region. Near record breaking cold and dangerous winds are also expected during this time and throughout early next week.