Blast of winter weather hits Midwest and East Coast and could bring snow to Florida

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By JUAN A. LOZANOJanuary 17, 2026 at 11:53 PM

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A blast of winter weather impacted the Midwest and East Coast on Saturday, January 16, 2026, bringing snowfall and subfreezing wind chills. The weather system also brought near-freezing temperatures to parts of the South, including Florida. The National Weather Service reported whiteout conditions in northeastern Ohio due to heavy snow and gusty winds, with similar snow squall conditions expected to move into Pennsylvania and eastern New York. The weather service warned of low visibility and rapid snow accumulation, making travel difficult and dangerous. Below-average temperatures are forecast to continue across the Central and Eastern U.S. through early next week.

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