Northeast Winter Storm and Widespread Bitter Cold Across the US

Winter Storm Impacts

• ❄️ A widespread winter storm has moved through the Northeast, with remnants affecting areas of the Gulf States.
• 🌧️ Precipitation is falling as rain in the southern parts of the system, from Florida to the Mid-Atlantic.
• 🌨️ Snow is occurring across the northern part of the system, including Kentucky, West Virginia, upstate New York, the Northeast, and the Great Lakes region.

Bitter Cold Air

• 🥶 The winter storm is followed by bitter cold air affecting much of the country.
• ⚠️ Cold weather alerts are in effect across over 25 states, including extreme cold warnings for the entire state of Texas.
• 🌡️ Alerts also cover areas along the Gulf Coast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Plains.

Extreme Temperatures and Wind Chill

• 📉 Actual temperatures are as low as -12°F in Minneapolis and 11°F in Cincinnati.
• 🌬️ Wind chill factors make it feel significantly colder, with temperatures feeling like -15°F in Kansas City and -27°F in Minneapolis.

Storm Tracking and Information

• 🗺️ The storm system has brought frozen precipitation over the last several days to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
• 🚗 The ongoing storm impacts roads and has led to school closures.
• 📱 Viewers can download WFA Plus to stream continuous coverage and updates on the winter storm and its conditions.