The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown Winter Storm!
Jan 23, 2026
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Nationwide Monster Winter Storm
- The storm will span from New Mexico to Maine, threatening heavy snow, ice and bitter cold across nearly half the U.S..
- Ice accumulation in the south could be up to an inch and snow totals in other areas may exceed a foot.
Prepare Early And Stay Off Roads
- Officials urged residents to stay home once the storm hits and to stock up on groceries and supplies now.
- Sign up for local alerts, charge devices, and prepare flashlights, shovels, and batteries ahead of the storm.
NYC's Full Snow-Fighting Mobilization
- New York City mobilized sanitation trucks, plows and brining to pre-treat roads and deployed 12-hour shifts for sanitation workers.
- Officials activated Code Blue and expedited shelter intake to protect homeless New Yorkers during the extreme cold.