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AccuWeather Alert: Massive Winter Storm Impacts Over 30 States with Heavy Snow and Extreme Cold

Eyewitness News ABC7NYJanuary 26, 20267 min40,463 views
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Widespread Storm Impact

  • 🌍 This massive storm is impacting over 30 states, affecting approximately 200 million people.
  • 🥶 Even areas like the Gulf Coast of Texas are experiencing freezing rain, which is unusual for the region.

Storm Duration and Post-Storm Conditions

  • ⏳ The event is described as a days-long event, with cold temperatures expected to linger for 9-10 days after the snow stops.
  • ⚠️ This prolonged cold makes cleanup and recovery significantly more challenging, leading to school closures and advisories to stay off roads.

New York City Conditions and Blizzard Criteria

  • 🏙️ Visibility in New York City is extremely low, with sheets of snow and near-blizzard conditions reported.
  • 💨 Gusts have reached over 30 mph at LaGuardia, nearing blizzard criteria (less than a quarter-mile visibility, gusts over 35 mph for 3 hours).
  • 🌡️ The
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