Southeast Braces for Record Cold and Snow: Winter Storm Update

Unprecedented Winter Weather in the Southeast

• 🥶 Millions of Americans are preparing for record cold and snow across the Southeast over the next 24 hours.
• 🌡️ Central Florida is expected to experience temperatures nearly 50° below normal for this time of year.
• ❄️ Forecasted windchills include teens in Orlando and Daytona Beach, single digits in Atlanta, and struggling to stay above zero inland North Carolina.

Significant Snowfall Expected

• 🌨️ In North Carolina, areas like Greenville and Fayetteville could receive up to 18 inches of snow, which is more than four times their annual average.
• 📅 This storm is anticipated to be the biggest snow event in some areas in at least a decade.

Travel Disruptions and Warnings

• ✈️ Over 1,700 flights have been canceled nationwide, with significant impacts in Charlotte and Atlanta.
• ⚠️ A winter storm warning is in effect for Columbia, South Carolina, just days after a previous storm, indicating a potentially significant snow event.