US Expected to Face Freezing Temperatures This Week, Winter Storm Barrels Toward the South

The impending winter storm is anticipated to have significant effects across the United States, with over 75% of the country expected to confront freezing temperatures this week . This rare meteorological phenomenon is particularly concerning as it threatens to disrupt daily life and pose safety risks for millions. The storm has already begun impacting regions such as Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi, where heavy snow and ice have led to more than 75,000 reported power outages . As cities like Dallas-Fort Worth and Oklahoma City grapple with substantial snowfall accumulation ranging from 3 to 12 inches, local authorities are mobilizing resources for snow removal operations.

Travelers are facing delays Sunday and cold is in store for much of the nation, with more than 75% of the US expected to face freezing temperatures this week.

Over 70 million people are under winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings from Tennessee to Maine on Sunday. That means snow for many Northeast cities, as a low-pressure system will bring a quick shot of snow to the I-95 corridor from Virginia to Maine on Sunday through early Monday.

Washington, DC, is expected to see 1 to 3 inches of snow, with up to 6 inches expected in New York and Boston. Hartford, Connecticut, could see 5 to 7 inches of snow and Portland, Maine, could receive up to 8 inches. And in Philadelphia, where a snow emergency was declared Sunday evening, there could be 4-6 inches of snow and below freezing temperatures Sunday night.

Arctic air spreads across much of the US this week, and for some states, the extreme cold could last for days. Nearly 150 million people are under cold weather alerts with forecasters warning of potential frozen pipes, frostbite and travel delays.

More than two dozen record lows are possible this week including in Cleveland, Kansas City, and Houston as temperatures will drop 20 to 30 degrees below normal.

Across the Midwest and Northern Plains, forecasters warn that life-threatening wind chills as cold as minus 25 to 50 degrees below zero could lead to frostbite if exposed on the skin in less than 10 minutes.

In Minnesota, Kristi Rollwagen, Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management at the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, urged residents to wear appropriate clothing and carry an emergency survival kit during the unusually cold weather, the Associated Press reported.

In response to these challenges, many states have declared emergencies in an effort to protect vulnerable populations from severe cold exposure . Authorities are urging residents to take precautions by securing adequate heating supplies and ensuring that emergency kits are readily accessible. As this winter storm approaches its peak impact period, it serves as a stark reminder of the need for preparedness in facing unpredictable weather patterns exacerbated by climate change.

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