"Winter's Wrath: Cold Fronts and Heavy Snow Hit Central and Eastern U.S."

A brutal cold front is sweeping through the central and eastern U.S. this weekend, bringing sub-zero temperatures, snow showers, and dangerous wind chills. Several states, including Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, are expected to experience heavy snowfall, with some areas accumulating up to a foot of snow. The bitter cold has led to concerns for the unhoused, transportation issues, and health risks, with warnings issued for hazardous driving conditions and travel difficulties. Additionally, states across the Central Time zone and the Gulf Coast are facing dangerously low temperatures and freezing conditions, posing threats to crops, plumbing, and driving safety.
- What to know about this weekend's brutal cold front in the central and eastern U.S. NPR
- More snow is hitting the Great Lakes and Northeast, closing schools and hampering travel CNN
- New winter storms hit the Northeast CBS News
- Snow, ice blanket parts of East Coast Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- Heavy snow impacting cities across the country FOX 32 Chicago
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