Massive 2,000‑mile winter storm puts half the U.S. under alerts

Name: Massive 2,000‑mile winter storm puts half the U.S. under alerts
Uploaded: 2026-01-23T17:06:00-0600
Duration: 2 min 11 s
Description: A massive 2,000‑mile winter storm is set to bring snow, ice, and dangerous cold to more than half of the U.S. Millions are under weather alerts from the Southwest to the Northeast, with officials warning of major disruptions for days. Cities are preparing with salt spreaders and emergency crews, though some regions are already reporting salt shortages as demand spikes across the country.

A massive 2,000‑mile winter storm is set to bring snow, ice, and dangerous cold to more than half of the U.S. Millions are under weather alerts from the Southwest to the Northeast, with officials warning of major disruptions for days. Cities are preparing with salt spreaders and emergency crews, though some regions are already reporting salt shortages as demand spikes across the country.