24.01.2026 13:05
A large part of the United States is expected to be under the influence of heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures in the coming days. The National Weather Service warned that a "crippling ice storm" could be seen. Americans flocking to shopping malls have emptied most of the shelves in supermarkets.
The National Weather Service (NWS) of the United States announced that more than half of the country will be under the influence of "freezing cold" along with heavy snowfall in the coming days.
In a statement warning that a "crippling ice storm" could be seen in a wide area extending from eastern Texas to the south of the country, it was emphasized that the snowy and stormy weather, described as "historic," will affect the central parts of the country starting today and will move eastward, bringing "widespread icing and dangerous cold."
The statement indicated that approximately 30 centimeters of snowfall is expected in the northern regions of the country, while the possibility of mixed rain and snow is more pronounced in a wide area covering southern Texas and Virginia.
TEMPERATURES COULD DROP TO -45 DEGREES
Some weather forecasting experts speaking to the U.S. media noted that at least 172 million people could be exposed to these adverse weather conditions by Sunday. Experts shared the forecast that temperatures could drop to -45 degrees in some parts of the country over the weekend.
COULD CAUSE LONG-TERM POWER OUTAGES
Experts warned that, due to the impact of strong winds, "catastrophic icing" could occur, which could lead to long-term power outages and create extremely dangerous conditions for travelers.
MOST SHELVES IN SUPERMARKETS ARE EMPTY
As authorities warn citizens to stay home as much as possible against the weather conditions that will affect most of the U.S. geography, Americans flocking to shopping centers have emptied most of the shelves in supermarkets.
In supermarkets around New York and New Jersey, shelves containing essential food products such as water, bread, and pasta were inundated with customers, and shopping carts were filled to the brim.
STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED IN MANY STATES
A state of emergency has been declared in more than 10 states due to the weather conditions, and schools have also been closed.
Chain supermarket groups operating across the U.S. shared that they are making preparations to serve their customers under the current weather conditions, taking additional measures to ensure that essential supplies such as food products, batteries, and blankets do not run out.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTERS ESTABLISHED AT AIRPORTS
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) announced that emergency operation centers equipped with additional personnel and snow removal equipment have been established at John F. Kennedy, Newark Liberty, and LaGuardia international airports ahead of the expected snowstorm this weekend.
PANYNJ officials, warning passengers flying from the three busiest airports serving two states about flight cancellations, advised travelers to regularly check their flight statuses.