Winter Storm Warnings Predict 24+ States Affected as 30 Inches of Snow and -50°F Wind Chills Approach

Over the last few days, meteorologists have been sounding the alarm about what a major winter storm and how harsh it is predicted to be. Now that the arrival of severe conditions nears, some experts have become more specific, and their forecasts are dire. Those weather conditions are expected to start on Friday, January 23, 2026, hit hard over the weekend, and linger into the following week, according to a January 21, 2026, CNET article

It is important to note that news about this weather system is evolving.