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An Arctic air mass will keep Denver freezing through Sunday as the Broncos host the Patriots for the AFC championship; highs near 20F with single-digit lows, and a 60% chance of light snow in Denver (about a half-inch or less, mostly after 11 a.m.). Winds could make wind chills dip to around -3 to -16 degrees, with heavier snow expected in the mountains and travel advisories likely for the day.
An Arctic front Friday brings dangerous cold and gusty winds, with subzero wind chills across southern New England, followed by a Sunday–Monday nor'easter that could drop 6–12 inches of snow regionwide and possibly exceed a foot in Boston—the city’s biggest snow event since 2022—bringing slick roads, potential power outages in southeast Massachusetts, and travel delays; stay updated on conditions.
A winter storm is forecast to hit the Pittsburgh area this weekend, with likely snowfall of 6 to 12 inches (and potential higher totals). A winter storm watch is in effect through Monday. Snow is expected to begin Saturday evening, with the heaviest rates Sunday morning into Sunday night, and lingering snow and gusty winds into Monday. An arctic front will bring subzero to near-zero temperatures and dangerous wind chills, threatening travel plans and possibly power outages.
Natural gas futures jumped roughly 25% to about $4.88 per MMBtu as an Arctic cold front spreads across the U.S., boosting heating demand and raising potential for power outages and travel disruptions.
U.S. natural gas futures jumped about 45% in two days as an Arctic cold front boosts heating demand, lifting Henry Hub prices from roughly $3.40/MMBtu to over $4.70/MMBtu and signaling the biggest weekly gain in 35 years amid a tightening global LNG market.
A weeklong Arctic cold has led to almost 50 deaths in the United States, with 95 million people under winter weather warnings. Tennessee has seen the highest number of deaths, prompting state office closures, while western New York residents are buried under snow. Cities from West Virginia to southern New England are expecting snowfall, and Texas and Louisiana have experienced fluctuating temperatures.
A winter storm is expected to bring more snow to the region through Tuesday morning, with areas south of Lexington likely to see additional accumulation. The snow will be accompanied by Arctic cold, with wind chill readings below zero at times and daytime highs not reaching the freezing mark until Thursday. Another system is forecasted to bring more snow from Thursday night through Saturday morning.
A frigid arctic air mass is set to move into Texas and San Antonio, potentially bringing wintry weather with freezing rain and sleet due to a combination of northerly arctic winds and southerly moist flow. While the amount of moisture is currently limited, there is a 30% chance of a wintry mix, with the forecast subject to change as new data emerges. Temperatures will drop significantly, leading to several nights of damaging hard freeze potential in the area for the first half of next week.
After a weekend winter storm, Michigan is set to experience a blast of Arctic cold with below-zero wind chills, particularly in the southern part of the state, due to the relatively warmer water of Lake Michigan acting as a buffer. The cold air is expected to persist through Wednesday, with morning low temperatures dropping to between zero and 10 below zero. While Michigan will face bitter cold, other parts of the United States, such as Montana and the Plains states, may experience even more extreme wind chills, with some areas potentially reaching 60 degrees below zero.