Millions wake up to extreme cold that's breaking records as it spreads east
It's cold now, but the next punch of Arctic air will take it to another level.
www.cnn.comHere are the latest weather-related news highlights about cold snaps:
- A major winter system has been spreading across the U.S., bringing heavy snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures to large parts of the Northeast, South, and Plains. Officials warn the extended freeze could strain power and water infrastructure.[2][4]
- The cold snap is expected to push temperatures well below freezing in many areas, with advisories and travel disruptions in several major cities as airports anticipate delays.[3][4]
- Regions from the Midwest to the East Coast have experienced record or near-record cold, prompting emergency responses and increased efforts to keep utilities and heating systems functioning.[5][9]
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Citations:
- NBC News and BBC reports on U.S. cold snap impacts and forecasts[4][2]
- CBS News and NBC News coverage of historical and current deep-freeze conditions[1][3]
- BBC summary of widespread snow/ice potential and transportation impacts[4]
- PBS NewsHour wrap on eastern U.S. dangerously cold temperatures[5]
- CNN coverage of record-breaking cold spreading east[9]
- The Global News cold snap tag collection[7]