In January 2025, a severe winter storm impacted the central and eastern United States, significantly lowering temperatures and resulting in heavy snowfall across the Midwest. The storm began in the north-central U.S., with cold air gradually extending south and east, leading to widespread frigid conditions by January 6. A temperature map indicated areas plunging as low as -22°F (-30°C), particularly in the Midwest, while regions of northern Texas and the Mid-Atlantic experienced temperatures 5°F to 20°F below average. Wichita, Kansas, reported daytime highs in the mid-teens, while Grand Forks, North Dakota, barely exceeded single digits.
The storm system caused significant snowfall, with Chapman, Kansas, receiving 18 inches, the highest measurement in the state, and Kansas City International Airport recording 11 inches. As the storm progressed eastward, it disrupted travel and resulted in hundreds of flight cancellations. As residents began to recover from this storm, weather forecasts indicated the possibility of another system bringing winter conditions to parts of the U.S. South and East Coast by the end of the week. Satellite imagery captured the extent of fresh snow across several Midwest states, highlighting the storm’s impact.
