Situation in US South grows more dire after days of ice, frigid temperatures and widespread outages

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by By SOPHIE BATES, JEFF MARTIN and RUSS BYNUMJanuary 29, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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A severe winter storm has created a dire situation in the US South, with widespread power outages and frigid temperatures persisting for days. The storm, which occurred around January 2026, brought ice and snow to areas including Nashville, Tennessee, and Oxford, Mississippi, causing trees to fall on power lines and poles. Crews are working to restore power and clear roads, but subfreezing temperatures are expected to reach as far south as Florida. Another snowstorm is also threatening the Atlantic coast, prolonging the winter's impact on the eastern United States. The ongoing weather conditions are creating hazardous conditions and significant disruptions for residents.

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