This graphic is a NWS experimental forecast for JUST ICE ACCREATION and excludes sleet. Again its a forecast and a great look at where prolonged issues and catastrophic power loss could be if it verifies. Forecast only through 7pm Sunday. pic.twitter.com/IQT1xvXXS2
— Jim Cantore (@JimCantore) January 23, 2026
🚨 Major Winter Storm Begins Today 🚨
— NWS Weather Prediction Center (@NWSWPC) January 23, 2026
Heavy snow and crippling ice will impact a large region, along with over 170 million Americans from the Southern Rockies/Plains today towards the Northeast by Sunday.
Be sure to stay safe and follow winter safety: https://t.co/DXnRXKLJ8L pic.twitter.com/hiqONM36iJ
barnburner said:
Forecast for Raleigh says it will be well above freezing for afternoons. Perhaps it will melt some from trees and power lines before refreezing and diminish the chances of power outages? Who knows?
High-Impact and Far-Reaching Winter Storm Underway
— NWS Weather Prediction Center (@NWSWPC) January 24, 2026
Heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain has already overspread much of the south-central U.S. and will continue to expand eastward through Sunday. Be sure to follow advice from local officials and stay safe!! ❄️ pic.twitter.com/gAD6c3jxWF