160 Million Americans Under Alert as 2026 US Winter Storm Emergency Hits
Over 160 million Americans face a life-threatening 2026 US winter storm. States of emergency declared in 5 states with temperatures dropping to -50°F.
More than 160 million people are bracing for an unusually brutal Arctic blast. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned on January 23, 2026, that an 'extremely dangerous' winter storm is tracking eastward, threatening lives and paralyzing infrastructure.
2026 US Winter Storm Brings Record Sub-Zero Temperatures
The storm is expected to sweep across the High Plains and Rockies toward the Northeast. Meteorologists predict that wind chills could plummet below -50°F (-46°C) in the Northern Plains. Exposure to such conditions poses a severe risk of hypothermia and frostbite within minutes.
Travel is expected to be nearly impossible during the peak of the storm.
States of Emergency and National Guard Mobilization
Governors in Texas, Georgia, Arkansas, and the Carolinas have declared formal states of emergency. This activation allows the National Guard to assist with rescue operations and manage widespread power outages expected as 12 inches of snow blankets cities like Washington DC and Philadelphia.
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