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Weekend systems bring snow and Arctic air across regions

PUBLISHED Jan 15, 2026, 7:05 PM ET

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Weekend systems bring snow and Arctic air across regions

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United States forecasters issued First Alert forecasts this week as a sequence of systems brought snow, wintry mixes and an Arctic push across the Midwest, South and Mid-Atlantic. Meteorologists cited a shortwave trough and a Gulf/coastal low that could produce snow late Saturday into Sunday across north and central Georgia, while lake-effect and fast-moving systems delivered light to moderate snow in Chicago and Indiana Friday. Forecasts warned of accumulating snow in localized zones, gusty winds and a follow-on Arctic air mass producing bitter cold into early next week. Travel impacts were possible. Based on 8 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Shahbaz A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Early-week high pressure delivered cold mornings across parts of the Southeast.
Friday: quick-moving systems and lake-effect snow produced light to moderate accumulations in Midwest and Indiana.
Late Saturday into Sunday: a shortwave trough and Gulf/coastal low threatened north and central Georgia with possible accumulating snow.
Sunday: model guidance remained split on coastal low track, leading to rain-to-snow transition uncertainty across the Southeast.
Early next week: a follow-on Arctic air mass was forecast to cause bitter cold and low wind chills regionally.

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Who Benefited

Local road maintenance crews, utility companies, emergency responders and winter-equipment retailers saw increased demand for services, materials and staffing because forecasts signaled accumulating snow, wintry mixes, high winds, and a subsequent Arctic cold outbreak.

Who Impacted

Commuters, schools, vulnerable populations, and small businesses in affected regions experienced travel disruptions, heightened cold exposure risks, and potential operational interruptions during accumulating snow and bitter temperatures.