Frigid Temperatures and Heavy Snow Impact Eastern U.S.
Frigid Temperatures and Heavy Snow Impact Eastern U.S.
US · Published Feb 3, 2026
The eastern U.S. is experiencing frigid temperatures and heavy snowfall, with 150 million people under cold weather advisories.
North Carolina saw up to 18 inches of snow, while Florida's cold weather has impacted local wildlife and agriculture.
A 'bomb cyclone' has caused flight cancellations and hazardous road conditions across the affected region.
Extreme cold affects 150 million people
A significant cold weather event is currently impacting the eastern United States, affecting approximately 150 million people who are under cold weather advisories and extreme cold warnings. The National Weather Service has reported single-digit temperatures in several southern states, with South Florida experiencing its coldest air mass since December 1989.
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