Following its blitz on the Midwest, the system will move eastward, leaving over a foot of snow in some areas of the Northeast and hazardously icy conditions for some in the Southeast.
Here's a roundup of today's weather news and forecasts across the country.
A line of severe storms damaged homes, knocked out power and downed trees in parts of the southern United States late Saturday into Sunday morning.
Authorities closed roads in Hazel Green, Alabama, after power lines came down and homes suffered damage. The Madison County Sheriff's Office shared photos online including one of a snapped power pole.
The storms followed a system earlier Saturday which brought a possible tornado and flooding to parts of Kentucky.
A sharp divide in January temperatures is expected between a colder than average north and a mild South, according to the latest outlook from The Weather Company, an IBM Business.
The overall forecast for January has trended colder in the northwestern and north-central U.S. compared to previous forecasts, with much below average temperatures now expected.
Thousands of US flights were canceled over New Year's weekend as a combination of Covid-19 disruptions and wintry weather slowed travel. Flight cancellations have trended up steadily since Christmas Eve, hitting a new peak Saturday as millions travel over the holidays.
Data from the website FlightAware shows more than 4,731 flights were canceled globally on Saturday -- by far the largest day of cancellations since the meltdown began Christmas Eve. At least 2,739 of the cancellations were within, into or out of the U.S.
Today's tips: Cold weather guide for your car, and more
As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, you'll want to prepare for the upcoming seasonal chill. That includes getting your car ready to face winter head-on.
