60 million brace for snow, ice, and freezing temps as winter storm sweeps central US

A powerful winter storm, fueled by a polar vortex, is sweeping across the central United States, bringing heavy snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures. States including Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, and Kentucky have declared states of emergency, and millions are under weather alerts. Road conditions are treacherous, and airports are experiencing delays. The storm’s reach extends eastward, with severe disruptions expected in the Mid-Atlantic and Southern regions, as well as a significant drop in temperatures across the country.