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Frozen Spaghetti Goes Viral Amid Severe Winter Storm Warning

1/25/2026

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Minneapolis meteorologist Jennifer McDermed went viral for a frozen spaghetti video, illustrating extreme cold at -21°F with wind chills at -45°F, drawing nearly 8 million views.
A Michigan woman replicated the frozen spaghetti trick in 20 minutes.
As Winter Storm Fern approaches, over 140 million people could be affected, and New York City may see its coldest temperatures in eight years.
Emergency declarations have been issued in at least 22 states.

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Minneapolis meteorologist Jennifer McDermed went viral for a frozen spaghetti video, illustrating extreme cold at -21°F with wind chills at -45°F, drawing nearly 8 million views.
A Michigan woman replicated the frozen spaghetti trick in 20 minutes.
As Winter Storm Fern approaches, over 140 million people could be affected, and New York City may see its coldest temperatures in eight years.
Emergency declarations have been issued in at least 22 states.