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Last Update January 24, 2026 at 11:43 AM EST
The highly anticipated 2,300-mile-long historic winter storm is now underway, canceling flights, forcing schools to close, and knocking out power to thousands of Americans.
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- 17,200+ flights disrupted
- State of Emergency in 18 states
- 192M Americans under alert
- President Trump monitoring closely
- Power outages increasing in Texas
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Historic winter storm spanning 2,300+ miles charging east right now
Winter weather alerts span from the Desert Southwest all the way to Maine.
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet are now slicing across America’s Heartland on a 2,300+ mile journey toward the East Coast. More than 190 million people are under some type of winter weather alert, breaking the record for the most number of U.S. counties simultaneously under a Winter Storm Warning. Stay here throughout the day for the most comprehensive and up-to-the-minute weather news as the storm treks east.
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BREAKING NEWS19 min(s) ago
Power outages top 50,000 across the Lone Star State
Latest power outage tracker showing outages across Texas. (PowerOutage.com)
With extreme winter weather hammering Texas this morning, power outages are increasing at this hour. More than 50,000 energy customers are now without power, according to PowerOutage.com.
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25 min(s) ago
Numerous crashes and slideoffs reported in the South
Tennessee Department of Transportation camera along Interstate 24 in Nashville, TN.
Emergency responders are working multiple crashes and slideoffs across several states right now. The Tennessee Department of Transportation camera along Interstate 24 in Nashville, Tennessee shows crews working an accident with snow piling up quickly.
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30 min(s) ago
New York’s Central Park records coldest morning in nearly 3 years
Current wind chill temperatures across New York City.
The FOX Forecast Center says the temperature dropped to a low of 9°F in New York City’s Central Park early Saturday, making it the coldest morning at New York City’s official climate site in nearly 3 years. The last time temperatures dipped below 10° in the park was on February 4, 2023.
And it’s not getting much warmer – wind chill temperatures at this hour remain below zero.
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36 min(s) ago
Sleet falls in Texarkana, Arkansas as winter storm wallops the South
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38 min(s) ago
Drivers in Pennsylvania created long lines for gas
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38 min(s) ago
Ice threat looms over Georgia amid massive storm
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53 min(s) ago
NEW snow report: 6.8″ in Mayflower, Arkansas
Arkansas’ top snow totals so far from the FOX Forecast Center.
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56 min(s) ago
Analysis: snow in Nashville now, full-blown ice storm later
Radar analysis showing an area of sleet approaching Nashville, Tennessee.
A look at the pictures out of Nashville, Tennessee may have you thinking that things are okay – it’s just snow. But a big change is coming, and it’s not good.
The FOX Forecast Center is analyzing radar data, specifically Correlation Coefficient, which can help meteorologists discern different types of wintry precipitation. Current radar shows the sleet line (circled area on the map) creeping north. Meteorologists say it will continue to push north through the afternoon, and Nashville will see its snow change to sleet and then very quickly freezing rain thereafter.
Tonight, a full-blown ice storm will hit the city. FOX Weather expects up to 3/4″ of ice. That will be crippling on its own, but to fall on 2-4″ of snow is even worse. Tonight’s freezing rain will freeze instantly on the snow and make it even harder to clear. And the weight of that ice will weigh down trees and power lines, leading to widespread power outages.
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BREAKING NEWS1 hour(s) ago
President Trump approves emergency declarations for Virginia & South Carolina
Truth Social post from President Trump.
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1 hour(s) ago
Snow quickly blanketing Nashville, Tennessee this morning
Weatherstem camera at Vanderbilt University showing the snow blanketing the field.
Snow is racing eastward this morning and now Nashville, Tennessee is getting in on the massive winter storm. The Weatherstem camera at Vanderbilt University shows the snow starting to add up. While it’s mostly snow now, freezing rain and sleet are expected to mix in later.
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1 hour(s) ago
Extreme temperatures grip the nation’s Heartland
“I can tell you, this is really a once-in-a-lifetime kind of day where it’s this cold.”- FOX Weather Storm Specialist Mike Seidel
FOX Weather Storm Specialist Mike Seidel reporting LIVE in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
As if the snow and ice weren’t enough, life-threatening cold air has invaded America’s Heartland. FOX Weather Storm Specialist Mike Seidel is LIVE in Tulsa, Oklahoma right now where the wind chill is -5°F.
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1 hour(s) ago
Sleet slamming Arkansas and Texas with 5 inches reported in some towns
Latest top sleet reports from Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma.
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1 hour(s) ago
Philadelphia airport crews ready to clear the runways
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1 hour(s) ago
TxDOT: stay off the roads unless it’s an emergency
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1 hour(s) ago
Texas Division of Emergency Management running 24-hour operations
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1 hour(s) ago
Heavy freezing rain and sleet slamming Shreveport, Louisiana
Radar map showing where significant freezing rain and sleet are expected across the Ark-La-Tex this morning.
The FOX Forecast Center is closely monitoring an area extending from northern Louisiana into southern Arkansas and western Mississippi for intense winter weather. Heavy freezing rain is now falling in this region with some sleet mixing in, too. That freezing rain is triggering treacherous travel conditions along I-20 right now and things will only worsen through the day. That ice is also starting to weigh down trees and power lines, which could create power outages as the day goes on.
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BREAKING NEWS1 hour(s) ago
17,200+ flights disrupted by historic winter storm
FlightAware MiseryMap showing overall flight disruptions at major U.S. airports.
This is not the weekend for air travel. America’s colossal winter storm is wreaking havoc at the airports, triggering thousands of flight delays and cancellations. Since Friday, more than 17,000 U.S. flights have been disrupted. This number includes all flight disruptions through Monday. FlightAware data shows more than 11,000 U.S. flights have been canceled with 6,200+ others delayed.
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2 hour(s) ago
NEW sleet report: 5″ in Alum Fork, Arkansas
Latest winter weather report from Arkansas showing 5 inches of mostly sleet in Alum Fork, AR.
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2 hour(s) ago
Meteorologist Bayne Froney LIVE in Dallas, Texas where snow is flying
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2 hour(s) ago
TxDOT: avoid unnecessary travel today
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2 hour(s) ago
FOX Forecast Center working around the clock to track America’s winter storm
FOX Weather meteorologists working behind-the-scenes to bring America the most accurate forecast.
Meteorologists at FOX Weather are working around-the-clock to bring you the most accurate weather news and forecasts. FOX Weather is providing LIVE 24/7 coverage through the storm to help keep you safe and informed.
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2 hour(s) ago
Extreme Cold Warnings in effect for 43 million Americans
Cold weather alerts cover much of the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Great Lakes.
Arctic air has invaded America and millions are feeling the dangerous cold. Extreme Cold Warnings are in effect for 43 million Americans right now, with 136 million under a Cold Weather Advisory.
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2 hour(s) ago
Boston to get bombed with snow from massive winter storm
Latest snow forecast from FOX Weather for Boston, Massachusetts through Monday.
Boston is bracing for its biggest snowstorm in years. The FOX Forecast Center is predicting 12-18″ of snow will bury much of Massachusetts through early Monday. Forecasters also say that snow totals could be even higher in some spots.
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2 hour(s) ago
Up to a foot of snow coming for New York and Philadelphia
Latest snow forecast for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic from FOX Weather.
FOX Weather’s latest snow forecast is mostly unchanged from Friday. Up to a foot of snow is expected to fall across most of the Northeast. Major cities along Interstate 95 including New York and Philadelphia are expected to see nearly a foot of snow through early Monday. Washington will see slightly less snow due to sleet mixing in with the snow, cutting down on totals. But Boston will bear the brunt of the storm with up to 18″ of snow predicted to accumulate.
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3 hour(s) ago
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3 hour(s) ago
Sleet, freezing rain threat increasing over North Texas
Sleet and freezing rain are expected to become more widespread this morning over North Texas.
The FOX Forecast Center is monitoring North Texas right now, where an increase in a wintry mix is expected over the coming hours. Sleet is expected to fall with some freezing rain at times, creating dangerous travel conditions throughout the area.
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3 hour(s) ago
Heavy snow hammering I-40 between Little Rock and Memphis
Latest radar showing heavy snow hitting Interstate 40 between Little Rock and Memphis.
Conditions are deteriorating quickly across Arkansas as snow slams the region. Radar shows heavy snow now falling along Interstate 40 between Little Rock, Arkansas and Memphis, Tennessee. Farther south, a wintry mix of freezing rain and sleet is creeping north, which will further worsen driving conditions.
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3 hour(s) ago
Vicious blend of harsh winter weather blasting America right now
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3 hour(s) ago
South Carolina emergency responders coordinating resources ahead of storm
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3 hour(s) ago
Secretary Sean Duffy: FAA working with airlines throughout the storm
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3 hour(s) ago
FOX Weather Storm Specialist Mike Seidel LIVE in Tulsa, Oklahoma
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3 hour(s) ago
Dangerously cold air blasting the Northeast with life-threatening wind chills
Current temperatures and wind chill temperatures throughout the Northeast and Great Lakes.
Millions of Americans are waking up to frigid temperatures. As if the single-digit air temperatures weren’t enough, stiff winds are making it feel much colder. Wind chills are currently near 0°F in New York and approaching -30°F in Chicago. With wind chills this low, frostbite can occur within just 30 minutes to any exposed skin.
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3 hour(s) ago
Snow stacking up in Memphis, Tennessee with more on the way
Camera showing snow covering the ground in Memphis, Tennessee.
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3 hour(s) ago
Power outages increasing across Texas
Latest power outage tracker map showing outages in Texas. (PowerOutage.com)
Some Texans are waking up without power this morning. Data from PowerOutage.com shows power outages increasing across Northeast Texas, particularly in Delta, Lamar, and Morris Counties. As of now, more than 29,000 customers are without electricity in the Lone Star State.
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3 hour(s) ago
NEW snow report: 6″ of snow in Little Rock, Arkansas
The FOX Forecast Center just received a new snow report. 6 inches of snow has been recorded in Little Rock, Arkansas since last night.
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4 hour(s) ago
Dangerous freezing rain icing Arkansas right now
Camera showing ice building up on the lens in Texarkana, Arkansas.
While snow is falling in some parts of Arkansas, other areas are seeing freezing rain. This is rain that falls to the ground and freezes upon hitting the surface due to freezing temperatures. Texarkana, AR is just one of the places expected to see significant icing this weekend due to the winter storm. That ice can build up quickly and turn roads into an ice rink, weighing down trees, and pulling down power lines.
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5 hour(s) ago
Thousands waking up without power this morning
Power outage tracker showing 18,000 customers without power in Texas. (PowerOutage.com)
FOX Weather is closely monitoring power outages as this massive winter storm sweeps across the nation. Right now, PowerOutage.com reports more than 18,000 energy customers are without power in Texas.
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5 hour(s) ago
Latest snow totals across Kansas
Chart showing the top snow totals from Kansas as of 6 a.m. ET Saturday.
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5 hour(s) ago
Where the most snow has fallen so far
America’s massive winter storm is still in its early stages and millions of people will see snow and ice in the next two days.
As of 6 a.m. ET Saturday, Kansas has seen the most snow so far. 6 inches of snow has already been reported near Hays, KS.
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5 hour(s) ago
Slow slamming Little Rock, AR this morning
Arkansas Department of Transportation camera along Interstate 40 at mile marker 151.
More than 4″ of snow has been reported in and around Little Rock, Arkansas this morning. ARDOT cameras show snow-covered roads in the city and throughout central Arkansas.
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5 hour(s) ago
Airlines forced to cancel 10,000 flights because of massive storm
It’s not a great weekend for those taking to the skies. America’s colossal winter storm has now forced airlines to cancel more than 10,000 U.S. flights through Monday. If you are planning to fly, double check with your airline to see if your flight is scheduled to takeoff as scheduled. Most of the nation’s major air carriers issued travel waivers ahead of the storm, allowing customers to change their flight without paying a change fee.
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5 hour(s) ago
Analysis: why OKC is waking up to less snow than expected
Estimated snow amounts over the past 24 hours in and around Oklahoma City.
Oklahomans are waking up to less snow than expected this morning. Radar estimates only a few inches of snow have fallen overnight in the OKC metro area, less than what was predicted.
The FOX Forecast Center explains suppression is to blame. Frigid air moving in at the surface overwhelmed and suppressed the milder, moist air flowing in above it. This essentially cutoff the firehose of moisture from reaching central Oklahoma.
Forecasters caution that people shouldn’t think it’s over. A second round of heavier snow is expected to hit the Sooner State later tonight into early Sunday. And things will be different this time around with a more classic winter storm setup allowing for heftier snow totals.
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5 hour(s) ago
Flash flood threat increasing near Houston metro area
Radar image showing heavy rain and thunderstorms moving into Houston.
While millions of Americans are dealing with the threat of snow and ice, the southern end of this massive storm is producing a different threat: flash flooding. Right now, the FOX Forecast Center is closely monitoring a cluster of thunderstorms that has developed near the Houston metro area. These storms are producing very heavy rain as they approach Houston. Some localized flash flooding could occur as these storms drop up to an inch of rain an hour in some spots.
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6 hour(s) ago
NWS: high-impact, far-reaching storm underway
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6 hour(s) ago
I-35 turns snowy through Oklahoma City
OKTRAFFIC.ORG camera showing snow covering Interstate 35.
Snow is covering the ground this morning in Oklahoma City. An image from OKTRAFFIC.ORG shows snow partially covering I-35 at this hour.
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6 hour(s) ago
70% of flights at DFW airport canceled this weekend
Top flight cancellations by airport over the next two days. (FlightAware)
With Dallas Fort Worth International Airport dealing with dangerous freezing rain and sleet this weekend, airlines have been forced to cancel hundreds of flights. The latest data from FlightAware shows more than 70% of DFW’s schedule has been canceled over the next two days.
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6 hour(s) ago
14,800+ flights disrupted so far across the U.S.
Latest FlightAware MiseryMap showing significant flight disruptions across America.
Big travel trouble for weekend fliers – FlightAware reports more than 14,800 U.S. flights have now been disrupted by the storm. That number includes nearly 10,000 canceled flights and 5,000 others that have been delayed.
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6 hour(s) ago
18K customers now without power in Texas
Latest power outage tracker showing current outages in Texas. (Poweroutage.com)
Overnight snow and ice have triggered power outages in parts of the Lone Star State. As of 4 a.m. CT Saturday, more than 18,000 customers were without power.
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6 hour(s) ago
Snow and ice charging east right now
Latest radar image showing snow, freezing rain, and sleet across America’s Heartland.
An early morning look at radar shows our winter storm ramping up across the Heartland. Snow is falling from Kansas City to Little Rock, with freezing rain and sleet reported near Dallas. Conditions will continue to deteriorate throughout the morning in these areas as snow and ice build up.
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