Weather & Science
Why This Weekend’s US Winter Storm Is Likely to Be So Widespread
Frigid weather, snow and ice are expected to blanket the eastern half of the country as Arctic air meets southern moisture.
Empty shelves for milk at a store ahead of a winter storm in Dallas, Texas, on Friday.
Photographer: Mark Felix/BloombergThe eastern two-thirds of the US is gearing up for a major winter storm. Ice, sleet and snow will spread across an area spanning thousands of miles.
While parts of the US have dealt with major winter storms in recent years, from California being pummeled by atmospheric rivers last year to Texas’ 2021 deep freeze, the country hasn’t seen any with this geographic scope. But two factors are lining up to create a weather system that’s forecast to grip dozens of states from New Mexico to Maine.