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Winter Storm Hits Southeast, Northeast Prepares for Snow

1/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A winter storm impacted the Southeast on Sunday, stretching from Florida to Maine, with snow reaching the Florida Panhandle.
Central Georgia, including Macon, faced winter storm warnings with accumulations up to three inches.
The National Weather Service issued advisories for parts of Georgia, forecasting 0.25 to 1 inch.
The Northeast is also expected to receive snow, with New York City and Boston forecast to get four to six inches.

History

Historical Context

The Great Blizzard of 1888 struck the Northeast in March, resulting in over 400 deaths and crippling cities like New York and Boston. This storm followed a severe cold wave that began in January, which caught many off guard, including schoolchildren. The blizzard's impact underscores the ongoing vulnerability of urban areas to extreme winter weather, as seen in recent storm warnings across the Southeast.

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Story summary

A winter storm impacted the Southeast on Sunday, stretching from Florida to Maine, with snow reaching the Florida Panhandle.
Central Georgia, including Macon, faced winter storm warnings with accumulations up to three inches.
The National Weather Service issued advisories for parts of Georgia, forecasting 0.25 to 1 inch.
The Northeast is also expected to receive snow, with New York City and Boston forecast to get four to six inches.

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