Forecasters warn an Arctic outbreak and related monster winter storm sweeping the U.S. this week will cause major travel disruptions into the holidays
that the grid operator "expects sufficient generation to meet forecasted demand" in the state after working with the Public Utility Commission to "implement reforms."Some areas will see record cold temperatures, though this does not look like an all-time cold outbreak for much of the country.
For many people, it will be the coldest Christmas Eve and Christmas in many years, however, with some seeing the coldest Christmas since the 1980s.The forecast for certain cities in the path of the extreme cold helps illustrate what is to come.temperatures are set to drop there to 23°F on Tuesday and on Christmas Day, the city could see a low of -1°F.Wednesday's high looks to be 20°F, with a low of minus-5°F.
The blockbuster storm is likely to form along the leading edge of the cold air, bringing the potential for heavy snow, bitter cold, and damaging winds to the Ohio Valley and Midwest beginning late this week, while a soaking rain moves along the East Coast. Editor's note: This article has been updated with new forecast details throughout and further context.
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