Summary
A major winter storm is expected to impact more than 180 million people across the southern and eastern United States. The storm is forecast to bring snow, freezing rain, and sleet to multiple states, with severe cold following. Several states have declared emergencies and are making preparations to handle the storm's effects.
Key Facts
- The winter storm is expected to affect half of the U.S. population, approximately 180 million people.
- The storm will start in the Southern Rockies on Friday and move to the Northeast over the weekend.
- States like Texas and Oklahoma, which are not used to heavy snow, are preparing for icy roads.
- Over 800 flights have been delayed or canceled in anticipation of the storm.
- The storm could bring up to a foot of snow from Oklahoma to Boston.
- Wind chills might reach as low as minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit in parts of Minnesota and North Dakota.
- At least 14 states have declared states of emergency, including New York, Texas, and Virginia.
- The public is advised to stock up on supplies and prepare for potential school and work disruptions.
