Arctic Blast Sweeps U.S., Disrupts Travel and Threatens Iowa Caucuses

New York City and Philadelphia may see an end to their record-breaking snow droughts as severe winter conditions continue across the country.

An Arctic blast is causing below-freezing temperatures across the U.S., with parts of the southern and mid-Atlantic regions experiencing snowfall and freezing rain.
The National Weather Service warns that winter storm conditions will continue, with heavy snowfall expected in the Tennessee Valley region and the Mid-Atlantic region, including New York City, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia.
Wind chills are expected to push temperatures 30 degrees below zero in the Northern Rockies region, impacting the Iowa Caucuses—the first big primary battle of the 2024 presidential race.
Nearly 1,500 flights within, into, or out of the U.S. have been canceled, marking the fourth consecutive day of disruptions across the country due to severe winter conditions.
New York City and Philadelphia may see an end to their record-breaking snow droughts, with 2 to 3 inches of snow expected in New York City and 4 to 5 inches in Philadelphia.