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More than 4,000 flights Friday delays or cancellations As the country braces for an “unusually large and severe” winter storm This is expected to affect more than 170 million Americans.
Travel delays are expected to continue as the storm moves from the Southern Rockies into New England Friday through Sunday, according to the weather service. National Weather Service. Schools and offices across the country were reportedly closed as residents braced for the storm.
Several states are expected to face heavy snow, ice and freezing temperatures. wind chill Can even drop temperatures to -50 degrees Fahrenheit (-45 degrees Celsius) in some states.
Snow could fall in some states including Oklahoma, Kansas, Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia, according to the weather service. Serve. Major cities on the East Coast, including Boston, New York City and Washington, D.C., may also see 12 inches or more.
Ice accumulation could also damage trees, cause widespread power outages and create “extremely hazardous or impassable conditions,” according to the department.
Meanwhile, emergency declarations are already in effect in some communities, Empty grocery store shelves reported as residents stock up on supplies for storm.
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Rachel DobkinJanuary 24, 2026 02:00
Winter storm threatens U.S.
A massive winter storm is expected to bring “heavy snow and ice” to more than 170 million Americans starting today.
Here is information from the National Weather Service:
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Katie HawkinsonJanuary 23, 2026 14:52
How to prepare for a ‘severe’ winter storm
The National Weather Service warned residents to expect “widespread snow, sleet and freezing rain” from the Southern Rockies to New England this weekend.
A day before the storm approaches, the National Weather Service advises residents to adjust their plans to make sure they have multiple ways to receive weather warnings and bring pets indoors.
The agency said residents should remain vigilant on the day of the storm and drive only when necessary.
Other important tips include checking on neighbors and loved ones, properly venting emergency heaters, and keeping generators at least 20 feet away from your home.
A major, prolonged winter storm will bring widespread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain from the Southern Rockies to New England into Monday. Widespread travel disruptions, prolonged power outages and extensive tree damage are possible.
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— National Weather Service (@NWS) January 23, 2026
Katie HawkinsonJanuary 23, 2026 14:59
Residents prepare for disaster, groceries are sold out
Groceries are being sold out across the country as residents stock up for the winter storm.
Katie HawkinsonJanuary 23, 2026 15:07
Flights start to be delayed and canceled as winter storm threatens travel across the country
This weekend’s winter storm is expected to cause “widespread travel disruption.”
Some areas may even experience “extremely hazardous or impassable conditions” due to heavy snow, ice and freezing temperatures.
Flight delays and cancellations have reportedly begun flight perception.
As of Friday, more than 900 flights to, from or within the United States have been delayed and more than 400 flights have been cancelled.
Katie HawkinsonJanuary 23, 2026 15:10
Forecast: Some states could see a foot or more of snow
As devastating winter storms sweep across the country, localized areas of several states could see a foot or more of snow.
Areas in Kansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Virginia and West Virginia could see up to 12 inches of snow this weekend, according to the weather service. National Weather Service.
Major East Coast cities including New York City and Boston could also see a foot or more of snow.
See the agency’s full forecast below:
Katie HawkinsonJanuary 23, 2026 15:23
More than a dozen states declare states of emergency
More than a dozen states have declared states of emergency as powerful winter storms threaten millions of Americans.
These states include Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
Katie HawkinsonJanuary 23, 2026 15:33
Chicago Public Schools cancel classes
Chicago Public Schools canceled classes Friday as the region braced for “freezing temperatures” and wind chills that could reach minus 35 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 37 degrees Celsius).
“Students will no longer be learning remotely tomorrow, Friday, January 23. We anticipate all students will return to in-person classes on Monday, January 26,” the district said in a statement. statement.
Katie HawkinsonJanuary 23, 2026 15:38
Animal rescue groups scramble to save more than 200 dogs before winter storm hits US
Officials are rushing to rescue hundreds of dogs in Mississippi ahead of this weekend’s severe winter storm.
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Katie HawkinsonJanuary 23, 2026 15:51
National basketball games rescheduled
An NBA game and dozens of college basketball games across the United States have been rescheduled as a devastating winter storm approaches, according to the National Basketball Association. Associated Press.
That includes the Washington Wizards game against the Charlotte Hornets, which has been rescheduled for Saturday from 6 p.m. to noon.
Katie HawkinsonJanuary 23, 2026 16:01