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Severe Winter Storm to Impact 230 Million This Weekend

1/22/2026

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A winter storm is forecast to bring snow, up to a foot in some areas, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Storm Watch for Saturday evening through Monday afternoon.
The forecast affects nearly 230 million people with temperatures below 20 degrees and could bring prolonged cold weather.
Philadelphia has an Enhanced Code Blue in effect to protect the homeless during extreme cold.

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Story summary

A winter storm is forecast to bring snow, up to a foot in some areas, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Storm Watch for Saturday evening through Monday afternoon.
The forecast affects nearly 230 million people with temperatures below 20 degrees and could bring prolonged cold weather.
Philadelphia has an Enhanced Code Blue in effect to protect the homeless during extreme cold.