Winter weather pummels the nation, bringing arctic temperatures, snow and rain
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Cold temperatures and winter storm systems continue to sweep across the United States. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. A blast of Arctic air will bring temperatures 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit below average to all regions east of the Mississippi River. On Monday, the coldest areas will be the northern Plains, the Upper Midwest and the Great Lakes.
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Main Idea: A cold blast, winter storms, and heavy rain are hitting much of the United States this week.
Key Points:
- Arctic air is dropping temperatures 10 to 20 degrees below average east of the Mississippi River.
- Snow is expected in parts of the Midwest, Great Lakes, mid-Atlantic, and New England, with some areas seeing several inches.
- More than 12 million people are under winter weather alerts, and another cold surge is expected by Friday.
- Heavy rain and flood watches are in place in western Washington and northwestern Oregon, where some areas could get very large totals.
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Arctic cold, snow, and heavy rain can make travel unsafe, disrupt work and school, and raise heating and cleanup costs for households and small businesses.
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