Key Takeaways
- Over 160 million people are under weather warnings, with advisories extending into February
- The National Weather Service warns of life-threatening cold, dangerous wind chills, and snow and ice through January 26
- A winter storm watch has been issued for over 70 million people, with a potential for significant and hazardous winter weather
- The weather service advises people to prepare for the cold, potential power outages, and dangerous travel conditions
- The cold temperatures could linger into early February, with hazardous cold expected to sweep the eastern half of the US from January 28 to February 3
Introduction to the Arctic Blast
The National Weather Service has issued warnings and advisories for a massive Arctic blast that is expected to affect over 230 million people across the US. With temperatures expected to drop below 20 degrees, the weather service is urging people to stock up on food, water, and supplies, and to prepare for potential power outages and travel disruptions. As of January 21, over 85 million people were under a warning, watch, or advisory for extreme cold, with another 70 million under a winter storm watch. The weather service is confident that a storm will occur, but the exact track and timing are still uncertain.
Understanding the Weather Warnings and Advisories
The National Weather Service has issued a range of warnings and advisories, including extreme cold watches, winter storm warnings, winter
