Millions of Americans prepare for potentially catastrophic ice storm. Heres what the numbers show01/22/2026ATLANTA (AP) — Millions of Americans are bracing for a potentially catastrophic ice storm from New Mexico to the Carolinas. Forecasters say it could crush trees, power lines, and cause power outages for days. Northern states up to New England might see enough snow to make travel nearly impossible. The National Weather Service says about 100 million people were under some type of winter weather watch, warning, or advisory on Wednesday. The storm is expected to begin Friday and continue through the weekend, as an atmospheric river of moisture could pull precipitation across Texas and other Gulf Coast states.