Snowfall in the USA: the threat of bad weather has engulfed the eastern states
25 january 2026 в 18:50
Half of the United States is under threat from adverse weather conditions. A snowstorm in January 2026 is affecting several states on the East Coast, including southern regions that rarely experience such cold temperatures. States at risk of freezing weather and hazardous conditions include South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, Maryland, Arkansas, Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Indiana, New Jersey, and New York. So, how many inches of snow are expected?
Below is information about the snowstorm in January 2026.
— Mayor Zokhran Kwame Mandani (@NYCMayor) January 25, 2026
As usual, the highest snowfall is expected in the Northeast and Midwest, but some southern states experienced light snowfall on January 25, with additional precipitation possibly expected on January 26.
States that woke up to the most snow on January 25 include New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and others.
Major cities, including New York and Boston, could receive a total of 12 to 18 inches of snow, exceeding one foot, according to several sources.
New York City Mayor Zokhran Mandani issued a statement on Sunday for city residents, assuring them that his administration is prepared to handle icy road conditions, provide shelters, and facilitate a transition to remote learning for students in the event of school closures.
«When the snow begins to blanket our city and conditions become dangerous, closing school buildings is a necessary step to ensure the safety of New Yorkers», - Mandani noted. «Over the past week, my administration has been preparing for this moment—we have ensured the availability of devices, informed families, and prepared educators to meet students in an online format. Our school system and our city are ready to weather this storm together».
Depending on the state you live in, snow is expected to cease on January 26
Below is information about the snowstorm in January 2026.
— Mayor Zokhran Kwame Mandani (@NYCMayor) January 25, 2026
As usual, the highest snowfall is expected in the Northeast and Midwest, but some southern states experienced light snowfall on January 25, with additional precipitation possibly expected on January 26.
States that woke up to the most snow on January 25 include New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and others.
Major cities, including New York and Boston, could receive a total of 12 to 18 inches of snow, exceeding one foot, according to several sources.
New York City Mayor Zokhran Mandani issued a statement on Sunday for city residents, assuring them that his administration is prepared to handle icy road conditions, provide shelters, and facilitate a transition to remote learning for students in the event of school closures.
«When the snow begins to blanket our city and conditions become dangerous, closing school buildings is a necessary step to ensure the safety of New Yorkers», - Mandani noted. «Over the past week, my administration has been preparing for this moment—we have ensured the availability of devices, informed families, and prepared educators to meet students in an online format. Our school system and our city are ready to weather this storm together».
Depending on the state you live in, snow is expected to cease on January 26
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