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January 24, 2026
Why this winter storm will likely be a wild one
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TL;DR
- Over 170 million Americans are under winter weather alerts due to a massive winter storm and frigid temperatures.
- The storm is expected to bring heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain, with record-low temperatures and wind chills as low as -50°F anticipated.
- Complex atmospheric factors, including Arctic air colliding with a Pacific weather system and a dipping jet stream, are contributing to the storm's intensity.
- The National Weather Service warns of significant ice accumulations, potential long-duration power outages, tree damage, and dangerous travel.
- Scientists are studying the storm's structure and dynamics, with potential links to climate change, such as a warmer Arctic causing a wavier jet stream.
- Communities may be less prepared for severe cold snaps due to their decreasing frequency with rising global temperatures.
- Researchers plan to fly into the storm to collect data on water vapor, temperature, and other factors influencing its evolution.
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