A major winter storm, fueled by a polar vortex, is impacting tens of millions across the U.S., bringing record low temperatures and heavy snowfall. States like Kansas, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Virginia have declared emergencies as 30 states face severe weather alerts. Kansas City International Airport experienced delays, while blizzard conditions shut down parts of Interstate 70. Forecasts predict over 15 inches of snow in parts of Kansas and Missouri, with significant travel disruptions expected. As temperatures drop 10 to 25 degrees below average, extreme lows of minus 20 are anticipated, particularly in the northern Plains.
