Historic Snowstorm in the U.S.

25.01.2026 - 11:44

Bone-chilling temperatures as low as minus 45 degrees are set to affect over half of the United States. The freezing weather is expected to impact around 200 million people, leading to a frenzy of panic buying in grocery stores. Supermarkets in and around New York and New Jersey have been swamped by customers, with shelves containing basic food items such as water, bread, and pasta being stripped bare. Shopping carts have been filled to the brim. Amidst the cold snap, nearly 10,000 flights across the country have been cancelled. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has announced that authorities are closely monitoring the situation.

The USA is grappling with heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures.

The National Weather Service (NWS) in the United States has issued a warning for a potentially 'paralyzing ice storm' that could sweep across a vast region stretching from eastern Texas to the southern part of the country. The snowy and stormy weather, described as having 'historic proportions,' is expected to engulf the central parts of the country starting from today and progress eastwards, bringing with it 'widespread icing and dangerous cold' conditions.

The temperatures in some regions will plummet to minus 45 degrees.

US weather forecast experts have issued a prediction that temperatures could plummet to as low as 45 degrees in some parts of the country over the weekend.

They have warned that severe winds could lead to 'catastrophic levels of icing', which could potentially trigger prolonged power outages and create extremely hazardous conditions for those traveling.

Furthermore, in various announcements, it was noted that residents in areas expected to be hit hard by storms and heavy snowfall should be prepared for possible power disruptions.

Supermarkets in the US were practically plundered.

As weather conditions that are set to impact a large portion of the US geography loom, authorities are urging citizens to stay at home as much as possible. Meanwhile, Americans flocking to shopping malls have cleared most of the shelves in supermarkets.

Grocery stores and supermarkets in and around New York and New Jersey, particularly those shelves stocked with essential food items such as water, bread, and pasta, have been swamped by customers, with shopping carts filled to the brim.

It's reported that close to 10,000 flights have been cancelled due to the snowstorm that has begun to grip various parts of the US.

President Donald Trump has confirmed the approval of emergency declarations for the 'historic winter storms' that will affect half of the country. He stated that they will continue to monitor all states that will be impacted by the storm.