Forecasters at NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS) continue to track a major winter storm that will bring heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain to hundreds of millions of Americans starting Friday, January 23, and continuing into Monday.
This is expected to be an unusually large and severe winter storm. Dangerously cold air remains in the forecast for more than half of the U.S. population through the weekend and into early next week. The combination of significant snow and ice accumulations and frigid weather could cause power outages and icy roads to linger longer than usual after a typical winter storm.
Prepare now
For the latest on this powerful winter storm, go to weather.gov and input in your Zip Code or City, State to access hazardous weather alerts, as well as the latest forecast from the local National Weather Service office in your area.
Visit NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center for the latest key messages on this winter storm and its impacts.
Make sure you have on hand at least a few days worth of food, water, medications and other basic necessities for yourself, your family and your pets to sufficiently ride out the storm. Check out the NWS Safety Page for resources and tips on staying safe in extreme cold, ice, snow and other winter weather conditions.
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