Two consecutive winter storms have put the Midwest and South on high alert as heavy snow, ice and freezing rain that began a trek across the country on Wednesday show no signs of abating until late next week.
The current storm system threatens up to 32 million people with temperatures that may dive below -20 degrees Fahrenheit, and it could leave a six-inch layer of ice on streets and branches, according to multiple weather forecasts.
Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee and Oklahoma have declared states of emergency. The storm, large enough to be seen from space, may also leave up to three feet of snow in Minnesota, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. Forecasters warn that freezing temperatures may cause slushy, rain-soaked snow to freeze and build up on surfaces for days, causing problems for cleanup crews and residents—including commuters on the I-80 corridor in Virginia and Maryland.
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