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January 24, 2026
Latest snow storm forecast maps show fresh predictions for where winter weather will hit hardest
Updated on: January 24, 2026 / 8:29 AM EST / CBS News
TL;DR
- Over 200 million people are under winter storm threats as the storm travels over 2,300 miles across 35 states.
- Seventeen states and Washington, D.C., have declared states of emergency, and nine states have activated their National Guards.
- Widespread heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain are expected, potentially causing travel disruptions, prolonged power outages, and tree damage.
- Frigid temperatures and dangerous wind chills are also a concern, with over 43 million people under an extreme cold warning.
- Ice accumulations up to 1 inch are forecast for parts of the South, with higher amounts possible in some areas, increasing the risk of power outages.
- Major cities like New York City, Boston, and Oklahoma City could see between 12 and 18 inches of snow.
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