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US Digs Out as New Arctic Air Mass Threatens More Snow
30 Jan
Summary
- A major storm killed over 100 people and caused widespread power outages.
- Florida anticipates breaking temperature lows, potentially 'cold-stunning' iguanas.
- New cold front follows a massive storm that blanketed the US from southwest to northeast.
A potent Arctic air mass is set to engulf a large portion of the United States starting Thursday night, January 30, 2026. This follows a significant winter storm that has already caused widespread disruption, claiming over 100 lives and leaving hundreds of thousands without power. States like Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana have been particularly hard-hit, with emergency crews working to clear thousands of downed trees to restore critical services.
Millions are still contending with the aftermath of hardened snow. In New York City, specialized trailers are being used to melt and drain snow, while authorities in Washington, DC, are dumping snow and ice at the former RFK stadium site amidst resident complaints about unplowed streets. The incoming cold front poses a risk of record-low temperatures, with Florida bracing for impacts on its agriculture and vulnerable populations, including the phenomenon of 'cold-stunned' iguanas falling from trees.
Scientists are exploring potential links between climate change and disruptions to the polar vortex, suggesting that uneven Arctic warming might contribute to such extreme weather events spilling into North America.
