Crews spread salt on roads and people stock up on batteries as a winter storm threatens the US

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By EMILIE MEGNIEN and SEAN MURPHYJanuary 22, 2026 at 02:53 PM

Crews spread salt on roads and people stock up on batteries as a winter storm threatens the US

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A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain to a large portion of the U.S. in the coming days. As a result, crews are spreading salt on roads to prepare for icy conditions. Residents in affected areas, including Atlanta and Nashville, are stocking up on essential supplies like batteries and groceries. In Atlanta, one hardware store sold out of its entire stock of ice-melting salt in a single morning. The storm is anticipated to hit over the weekend of January 21, 2026, prompting warnings and preparations across multiple states.

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