Frigid Winter Storm to Bring Widespread Disruption Across US

At least 170 million Americans are facing a prolonged stretch of extreme cold weather and a massive winter storm that will dump heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain across the country over the next several days. The National Weather Service has issued widespread winter weather alerts for major regions, warning of bitterly cold temperatures and dangerously low wind chills that will persist even after the storm passes on Monday. Forecasters predict that record-low temperatures will be broken in numerous areas, with wind chills plummeting as low as -50 degrees Fahrenheit in the Northern Plains. The prolonged frigid spell is expected to have a significant impact on roads and power grids, posing a major threat to daily life and economic activity across the US.