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January 23, 2026
Monster winter storm threatens half of US with at least 16 states declaring emergencies
Snow, sleet and freezing temperatures are forecast for the south, midwest and east coast over the weekend
TL;DR
- A major winter storm is affecting 16 states and Washington D.C., with 230 million people expected to be impacted.
- States of emergency have been declared across the southern and midwestern US, with New York and Washington D.C. also issuing declarations.
- Donald Trump questioned global warming in relation to the cold snap, while climate experts attribute such extreme weather to the climate crisis.
- Residents are stocking up on supplies as forecasters predict snow, sleet, freezing rain, and sub-freezing temperatures.
- Airlines have canceled over 1,400 domestic flights for Saturday.
- FEMA has halted staff reductions due to the impending disaster.
- New York's governor declared a state of emergency for the entire state, coordinating with New York City's mayor.
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