Severe Winter Weather in Southern U.S.
Texas and other southern states are bracing for severe winter weather, with freezing rain and snow expected. Schools and buildings are closing, emergency crews are deployed, and residents are urged to avoid driving in bad weather. Rare January wildfires are tearing through Los Angeles. The polar vortex is causing plunging temperatures and winter storms across the U.S. Some areas have received a year's worth of snow in a few days, impacting farmers and ranchers. Flight delays, car accidents, and fatalities have been reported across the country due to the severe weather.