A powerful winter storm, influenced by a polar vortex, is impacting much of the U.S., bringing heavy snow, ice, and extreme wind chills. Starting in the Rockies, the storm is moving eastward, with significant effects expected in southern states before reaching the East Coast by Saturday.

Meteorologists warn that a stretched polar vortex could bring severe winter weather to much of the United States.

What is the polar vortex? Mississippi weekend weather forecast calls for winter storm with lows in the teens, paired with freezing rain, sleet and snow.

What travelers should know as a polar vortex heads towards the United States, including how airlines and hotels are responding, and experts on whether you should cancel your trip.

A severe winter storm sweeping across the central and eastern U.S. in late January 2026 is threatening states from Texas to New England with crippling freezing rain, sleet and snow. Several governors issued states of emergency as forecasters warned of hazardous travel conditions,

A major ice storm is expected to impact multiple states from Texas to Georgia this weekend,

A storm riding the edge of incoming polar air could bring the D.C. region a meaningful snowfall Sunday, but the exact track will determine whether the region sees a decent storm or misses out entirely.

What is polar vortex and how much snow is expected in US? A winter storm linked to polar vortex disruption has impacted millions. Snow, ice, and cold are affecting travel, power supply, and daily life across several US states,