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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.

A woman clears snow from her vehicle parked in a downtown lot as a winter storm passes over the city on February 12, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. The storm is part of a weather system passing over the central and eastern United States, triggering winter storm warnings in 14 states.
People walk along the Sixth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan as snow falls in New York City on February 15, 2025.
A map from AccuWeather showing where the heaviest snowfall will take place with the incoming winter storm.
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Overview

  • 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.