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Prolonged Extreme Cold; Eastern U.S. Winter Storm

Another Arctic blast will surge south across the northern Plains Thursday night, crossing the Midwest and reaching the Gulf Coast Friday night. Confidence continues to increase for significant heavy snow across much of the Southern Appalachians, Carolinas, and southern Mid-Atlantic Friday into Sunday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jan 29, 2026 at 12:08:21 am CST

Expect warmer temperatures tonight under partly cloudy skies, most areas should remain close to the freezing mark with areas out west remaining just a few degrees warmer. There shouldn't be much wind overnight but if there is, expect wind chills anywhere from the low to mid 20s.
Thursday brings mild temperatures in the mid 50s to mid 60s before a reinforcing cold front hits by Friday. This sets up a cool weekend, with very cold morning lows in the upper teens and 20s. Temperatures recover early next week with low rain chances returning Monday through Wednesday.