A widespread storm is looming, but where it will hit in the U.S. is uncertain

January 21, 2026

A potent winter storm is looming for a large swath of the United States, prompting widespread unease as millions of residents prepare to face hazardous amounts of heavy snow and ice. But uncertainty remains about where it will hit.

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