More arctic air expected in parts of the South still covered in ice and riddled with power outages

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by By CHARLOTTE KRAMON and RUSS BYNUMJanuary 27, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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The Southern United States, particularly areas still recovering from a recent ice storm, are bracing for another wave of arctic air. The storm has caused widespread power outages in states like Mississippi, leaving residents waiting for restoration. Simultaneously, the Northeastern U.S. is experiencing heavy snowfall, disrupting travel and requiring extensive snow removal efforts. Businesses in affected areas are cleaning up, and experts estimate the winter storm's economic impact to be in the billions of dollars. Linemen are working to restore power in affected areas.

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