A massive winter storm is expected to hit much of the United States, bringing heavy snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures. Nearly 200 million people are under winter weather warnings, prompting multiple states to declare emergencies. The storm began on Friday, and officials warn that the bitter cold could be as dangerous as the snow. In New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency as temperatures plunge. -- 📺 Watch NTD News 24/7 on cable, broadcast, and streaming: https://www.ntd.com/watch
In London, city officials across the country are bracing for a major winter storm expected to bring heavy snow, ice, and dangerous cold to large portions of the U.S.
More than a dozen states have already declared emergencies ahead of the storm's arrival.
And today's district, Corona, has more.
A massive winter storm is expected to hit much of the U.S., bringing heavy snow, ice, and dangerous seasonal temperatures.
Over 200 million people are under winter weather warnings from New Mexico to New England, helping multiple states to declare emergencies.
The storm began Friday, and officials warned the bitter cold could be as dangerous as the snow.
In New York, Governor Johnny Pope has declared a state of emergency at temperature time.
Temperatures across New York are plummeting.
By tomorrow night, we'll be experiencing some of the most dangerous colds we've seen in years.
And if you're heading up to the north country or living in that beautiful part of our state, you better bundle up.
You'll be experiencing minus 40 to minus 50 degree wind chills.
Four countries state snow totals are climbing with up to 18 inches possible in parts of the north.
Utilities crews across the state are on standby in case power is knocked out.
In Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser is urging people to seek shelter as dangerous as cold conditions remain.
The state has also requested assistance from the D.C. National Guard to help first responders navigate the storm.
Further south, officials are preparing roadways and urgent residents to have emergency kits ready as the winter storm approaches.
The FDOT has already put down 2.8 million gallons of rock to pre-treat the roads and is ready to salt the roads and plow them once the storm begins.
The state emergency response team has shipped pallets of meals and drinking water around the state and across the region.
Make sure you have ready kits with enough non-perishable food, water, and medication for three days.
Ensure you have warm clothing and blankets. Have flashlights in the bathroom.
Forecasters warn the storm could downfreeze and power lines, causing outages and dangerous travel.
Hundreds of flights have already been delayed or canceled nationwide, with major disruption in Dallas, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and New York.
Christina Corona, NBC News.
