Posted on 01/22/2026 12:39:52 AM PST by Morgana
A state of emergency was declared in several states ahead of a massive winter storm that could bring more than a foot of snow to much of the country.
More than 200 million people across parts of 30 states now face winter storm warnings from Friday through Sunday.
Meteorologists were expected to issue more within the next couple of days and upgrade some to winter storm warnings as the storm approaches.
When the blizzard hits, temperatures are expected to plunge as much as 30 degrees below normal in the Dakotas and Michigan, with the wind chill falling between 35 and 50 degrees below zero in some parts, according to the Weather Channel.
The National Weather Service now warns that 'nearly everyone east of the Rockies' will see some effect from the snow, ice or cold from Friday into early next week.
A state of emergency is now in effect in South Carolina, allowing state officials to mobilize resources, activate the National Guard and coordinate response efforts, and in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott activated the state emergency response resources on Tuesday to prepare for the storm.
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein also declared a state of emergency on Wednesday, telling residents: 'A winter storm is approaching and now is the time to prepare.'
'Please get ready. Get everything you need in advance of the storm and have a plan in case your power goes out,' he urged North Carolinians, encouraging them to 'stay home and off the roads this weekend unless absolutely necessary, so first responders can do their jobs safely and effectively.'
Maryland Governor Wes Moore made a similar plea to residents as he declared a 'State of Preparedness' to boost the state's response and collaborations for potential impacts from the storm.
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How hard will Minnesota be hit and will all of the snow be dumped on the ICE protesters?
Yikes. Good luck to all of you kids east of the Rockies. Stay safe.
At least there’s one thing that Gavin Newsom can’t really wreck for us in California... our mild winter weather (in most places).
Sounds nasty as hell.
First: PANIC, and Second: keep depending on the media for “truth”.
The oldest daughter is in Nashville.
Meteorologists really have them freaked out.
Here in N. Idaho we’re looking at 20’s and teens with mostly clear skys, thank the Lord.
One winter weekend a buddy and I went up north to the family shack (uninsulated but had a wood stove and electric oven). No snow storm, it was a beautiful clear winter weekend.
But it was COLD. Minus 42F regular temperature (there was little to no wind). Even with both stoves going and a space heater, the 25’x25’ shack never warmed up. We never did any fishing, although we did muster up a short hike.
Being teens we never thought to look at the forecast. I’m not sure what our parents were thinking letting us go up there; surely they watched the evening news and the forecast?? (Well, me and my buddy could be obnoxious at times, and it probably crossed our parents’ minds that life would be easier without us, but....)
I heard Nashville is supposed to get snow and ice. The ice is what gives me pause. That, and being Nashville, they probably don’t have the best snow/ice clearing ability.
I would think that the best course of action is to plan on staying home for a few days until it warms up and melts it all.
Oh-oh. Looks like the highs are in the 20’s and 30’s for the following week, and lows are single digit to teens. So much for waiting for it to melt.
Some climate change advocate billionaire dumped aluminum something or other into the upper atmosphere “to save us” from global warming
reporting from southeast Michigan, the last few weeks we’ve had several inches of snow and it appeared on every fall, the Road Commission didnt get the memo!! Failing grade to date!! I cant even begin to estimate the level of chaos our roads are going to see after this storm!!
I may just stay home for a few days!!
The ice should be on top of substantial snow, so, it shouldn’t be too bad unless it falls on roads just cleared. Temperatures there during the freezing rain, until Sunday night, should be warm enough for salt to work, and the icing should be well past by evening.. How the TN Dept. of Transportation will try to handle it, I don’t know.
~9” of snow in Nashville should be fun. The ice looks to be around 1/4” — there may be scattered power outages, but nothing awful.
We are forecast for 12” of snow, and colder. More fun. But, no ice.
We need some of that Globull Warming!
I don’t see much snow in the forecast in SE Wisconsin, just a lot of cold, especially this weekend. Tonight, -17 for the low. Friday, -12 for the high. I hope we can keep the water pipes from freezing. I can feel my joints stiffening up now.
My question is the headline.
“Ever”?
I don’t think so, even if “ever” is the tiny blip in time known as my lifetime...
That said, it’s likely some lives will be lost due to this winter storm. :-(
The “Walk For Life” my wife’s church was going to hold may get cancelled too. No sense in having it when almost no one is on the road, it’s likely risky to get there, most of the “walkers” will stay home anyway, and the cold would be hard on (especially) a couple of the “old reliables”. The walk can be rescheduled: I’d shoot for late March!
Imagine how bad this storm would be if not for global warming.
Embrace Global Warming!
If oldest daughter grew up in N. Idaho, I’d imagine she’ll be able to handle a little weather in Nashville.
Global warming is going to hit us again!
You need to toughen up, put up a sweater and turn off the heater! Co2 emissions are killing us!
Here in Az, they predict 63 and light rain!
Good place to be right now!
We’re over in the Knoxville area. Three days ago, per forecasts, we were looking at 15” of snow, and 10-12 degrees. Now it’s 0” of snow and up to 30 degrees temps. People panicked. (”Wintery mix”, which need is good.) Forecasters always seen to be messing with us.
Yesterday I had to park in the back 40 of Kroger parking lot with so many people there shopping for provisions.
Global Warming Alert.
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