Winter Storm Blair and polar vortex: Live tracker

Category: Weather

Winter Storm Blair is expected to bring heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain, and ice to the central U.S. this weekend, with dangerous travel conditions and potential power outages. A polar vortex may lead to the coldest January in a decade, affecting over 250 million people across more than 40 states. The storm will impact areas from the Central Plains to the mid-Atlantic, with significant icing risks in several states.

Keywords: Winter Storm Blair, polar vortex, severe weather

Source: Newsweek

Update At: 1/4/2025

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