A powerful winter storm is sweeping across the US, bringing heavy snow, blizzards, extreme cold, and strong winds. A powerful and rapidly developing storm system is sweeping across the United States, triggering a wide range of hazardous weather conditions. Millions of residents are currently under winter storm alerts, with blizzard warnings issued for areas expected to face the most extreme conditions. Risk of ‘Bomb Cyclone’ IntensificationMeteorologists say the storm could rapidly strengthen as frigid Arctic air collides with warmer, moist air moving northward. This process may lead to the formation of a 'bomb cyclone,' a rapidly intensifying low-pressure system known for producing severe winter weather, particularly across the Midwest and Great Lakes.

Source: dna December 29, 2025 03:40 UTC