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Anchorage, already experiencing its snowiest winter on record, is bracing for a deep cold snap as an Arctic air mass settles over the region, bringing temperatures 20 to 30 degrees below normal. The city has opened emergency warming facilities to provide shelter for unhoused residents, as officials warn of serious risks posed by the brutal cold. Relief is expected as a warmer air mass with cloud cover moves in over the weekend.
An Arctic air mass from Canada will bring freezing temperatures to the central and southern United States through the weekend, with some areas experiencing record lows. Temperatures in the Northern Plains may remain below zero, and wind chill could make it feel even colder. The cold air is expected to reach the Gulf Coast, potentially bringing snow or ice to the South and Mid Atlantic early next week.
Extreme cold temperatures are expected in the Mid-South early next week, with lows forecasted at 8 degrees. There is increasing confidence in the possibility of accumulating snowfall, likely on Monday, as an Arctic air mass moves in. The amount and timing of the snowfall are still uncertain, with different models showing varying amounts. Regardless, the cold temperatures will persist, with most areas staying below freezing from Sunday evening until Wednesday afternoon.