South Faces Hazardous Ice as Major Winter Storm Takes Shape
• Major winter storm to bring heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain to central and eastern U.S. starting January 23,
• Damaging ice in the South could cause widespread power outages, tree damage, and dangerous travel conditions.
• Arctic air will follow the storm, with wind chills dropping below -50°F in the Northern Plains and sub-zero temperatures across the eastern U.S.
Hazardous ice conditions expected across the South
A major winter storm is poised to unleash hazardous ice conditions across the South, beginning Friday, January 23, 2026. This long-duration event will impact a wide swath of the central and eastern U.S., bringing a mix of heavy snow, sleet, and widespread freezing rain.
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