Winter Storm With ‘Catastrophic’ South Ice, Heavy Snow From Texas To Northeast To Affect Over 230 Million

January 23, 2026

A historic, widespread, long-lasting winter storm is getting underway that will blast parts of the South with destructive ice and heavy snow for millions from the Plains to the Midwest and Northeast. This storm will lead to widespread dangerous travel for days and “catastrophic” ice accumulations in the South could lead to widespread power outages and tree damage, according to NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center.

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