Massive Winter Storm and Arctic Cold to Impact Over 30 U.S. States

A sprawling storm will bring heavy snow, freezing rain, and record-breaking cold from the Plains to the Southeast and Northeast.

A winter storm spanning 1,500 miles is expected to bring heavy snow, ice, and freezing rain to regions from Nebraska to the Atlantic coast this weekend and early next week.
Snowfall of up to 30 inches is forecast in parts of Missouri and Illinois, while areas from Kansas to Kentucky face significant ice accumulation, creating hazardous travel conditions.
Winter storm warnings are in effect for six states, including New York, Vermont, and Colorado, with up to 20 inches of snow and wind gusts reaching 50 mph in some areas.
The storm will be followed by Arctic air, potentially plunging temperatures to record lows in Southern states and bringing single-digit highs to parts of the Midwest.
The polar vortex's influence could result in weeks of frigid temperatures for over 150 million Americans, with risks of power outages, travel disruptions, and increased heating costs.