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States prepare for potential widespread power outages as winter storm approaches

By Laura Hackett
Published January 23, 2026 at 2:48 AM MST

Heavy snow and ice is expected to affect a large portion of the South and Northeast this weekend. In North Carolina, officials are preparing for icy roads and potential power outages.

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