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A major winter storm is unleashing heavy snow and ice across the southern United States on Monday before taking aim at northeastern cities.
Snow has already struck Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee and Alabama.
A record-breaking Arctic cold snap is sweeping across much of the United States as the Great Lakes deal with heavy snow and the South prepares for a significant winter storm.
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NYC, DC break more than 700-day snow droughts with biggest storm in 2 years - ABC News
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Southwest Air scrubs all SoCal departures, DOT investigating
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Winter Storm's Freezing Weather Almost Temps To Rise Next, 45% OFF
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Flights cancelled, traffic chaos leaves at least six dead in Canada and United States - ABC News
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No snow day for the Senate as Congress looks to avert a government shutdown - ABC News
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Winter Storm's Freezing Weather Almost Temps To Rise Next, 45% OFF
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Many schools closed, flights cancelled after winter storm hits southern Quebec
Seven fire departments battle barn fire in Adrian Township
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The last blast? Montreal schools closed, flights cancelled after huge snowstorm
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Winter storm: Arctic blast bringing record cold and wind chills as snow moves into Northeast
NYC, DC break more than 700-day snow droughts with biggest storm in 2 years