Winter storm latest: Deadly tornadoes strike South, snow slams north
A winter storm is pushing east, bringing heavy snow, ice and blizzard conditions to the north and a tornado threat to the South.
abcnews.go.comHere are the latest general updates on winter storms from recent major outlets:
- A large winter storm system affected a broad swath of the United States in late January 2026, bringing heavy snow, ice, and frigid temperatures from the Midwest to the Northeast, with widespread travel disruptions and significant flight cancellations reported. This system prompted winter storm warnings across many states and required emergency responses in several regions.[1]
- Forecasters warned of dangerous travel conditions due to ice and snowfall, and many airlines canceled thousands of flights as the storm progressed, particularly along the eastern half of the country.[1]
- Public agencies issued widespread winter weather warnings and advisories, with some areas experiencing subfreezing wind chills and blizzard-like conditions, depending on location and storm intensity.[1]
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