Extreme Cold Weather Across Central and Eastern United States

Bitterly cold air will continue to plague the central and eastern states, raising concerns for heating demands and frozen pipes. The Arctic air will expand southward across the nation, bringing cooler conditions and temperatures well below average. Wind gusts and severe weather will accompany the cold wave.

Extreme Winter Weather Forecast for the U.S.

Record-breaking waves of freezing winds, ice, and snow are set to impact more than 250 million people across the central, eastern, and southern states in the U.S. through multiple blasts of Arctic air in January. A winter storm system is predicted to bring heavy snowfall from the midwest to Virginia, with some areas expecting the heaviest snowfall in a decade.

Arctic Blasts and Extreme Cold in the United States

The central, southern, and eastern United States are facing extremely cold Arctic air, with multiple waves expected to last through mid-January, potentially affecting over 250 million people across 40 states. The cold air will bring snow and ice storms, leading to increased energy demands, potential freeze-related damage, and risks to agriculture and infrastructure.