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Severe Winter Storm Brings Snow, Ice, and Record Cold Across U.S.

The storm stretches from the Plains to the East Coast, disrupting travel and prompting states of emergency.

  • The National Weather Service forecasts heavy snow, ice, and dangerously low temperatures across the Plains, Mid-Atlantic, and parts of the South through Thursday.
  • Southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina are expected to see the heaviest snowfall, with accumulations potentially exceeding 8 inches in some areas.
  • Travel disruptions include over 2,900 flight delays and 630 cancellations, with major highways like Interstates 64, 85, and 95 at risk of closure due to hazardous conditions.
  • North Carolina and Arkansas have declared states of emergency, with crews working around the clock to clear roads and maintain safety.
  • Record-breaking cold temperatures, with wind chills as low as -60 degrees, have been reported in the northern Plains and Midwest, while the Northeast awaits snowfall depending on the storm's trajectory.
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