January 22, 2026

Crews spread salt on roads and people stock up on batteries as a winter storm threatens the U.S.

Bags of ice-thwarting salt aren't usually a hot item at Bates Ace Hardware in Atlanta, but store manager Lewis Pane sold all 275 he had in stock in one morning as residents braced for a major storm to deliver heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain on a broad section of the U.S. in coming days.

Crews spread salt on roads and people stock up on batteries as a winter storm threatens the U.S.

TL;DR

  • Bags of ice-thwarting salt are usually not a popular item at Bates Ace Hardware in Atlanta.
  • Store manager Lewis Pane sold all 275 bags of salt in stock in one morning.
  • Residents were preparing for a major storm.
  • The storm was expected to bring heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
  • The storm was predicted for a broad section of the U.S.

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