
A powerful winter storm that originated in Texas and Oklahoma has now moved eastward into several southern U.S. states, leading to states of emergency being declared by governors and widespread school closures across the region. The storm has caused heavy snowfall and icy road conditions, prompting significant disruptions in daily life.
Arkansas Governor mobilized the National Guard to assist stranded motorists, while millions of students from Texas to Georgia and South Carolina have had their school days canceled. The National Weather Service predicts some of the heaviest snowfall to occur in northern Arkansas and Tennessee, with snow totals ranging from 6 to 9 inches in certain areas.