Preliminary reports from Saturday indicate that certain regions are experiencing snowfall of up to eight inches within an eight-hour period.
WASHINGTON — A colossal winter storm is currently sweeping across nearly 40% of the United States, unleashing snow, freezing rain, and sleet. Snow accumulations are quickly mounting as the storm progresses.
By Saturday afternoon, the highest snowfall measurements were recorded in New Mexico, with other significant totals reported in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee, and Texas.
Approximately 140 million people from New Mexico to New England were under winter storm warnings on Saturday. The National Weather Service issued forecasts predicting extensive heavy snowfall and a potentially devastating ice band extending from eastern Texas to North Carolina.
Meteorologists caution that the storm’s damage, especially in areas expecting ice, could be comparable to that of a hurricane. The winter weather is accompanied by a surge of Arctic air, ensuring temperatures remain frigid throughout the weekend.
“This is the largest storm impacting the most states and affecting such a vast population in decades,” stated Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a press conference at FEMA’s headquarters on Saturday. “We urge everyone to take this situation seriously.”
How much snow has fallen? Snow totals for Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026
As the storm pushed in early Saturday morning, snow began accumulating. Forecasts show snow can range from a few inches, like in Dallas, Texas, where ice is a larger concern, to 22 inches like is forecast in Oklahoma City.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recorded preliminary snowfall totals in inches from 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. Eastern on Jan. 24.
Arkansas
- North Little Rock — 7.8 in.
- Mayflower — 6.8 in.
- Austin — 6.3 in.
- Gibson 1 WSW — 6.0 in.
- Maumelle 1 SSE — 6.0 in.
- Natural Dam 1 NE — 6.0 in.
Kansas
- Hays 2 S — 6.0 in.
- Goessel 3 WNW — 5.5 in.
- Cawker City — 5.0 in.
- Salina — 5.0 in.
- Ness City — 4.5 in.
Missouri
- Saint Joseph 6 E — 4.0 in.
- Independence — 3.5 in.
- Cameron — 3.0 in.
- Stewartsville — 3.0 in.
- Kansas City International — 2.8 in.
- Smithville — 2.0 in.
- Bartlett 2 N — 1.8 in.
New Mexico
- Red River 8 SW — 11.0 in.
- Cuba 9 E — 9.0 in.
- Taos Ski Valley 1 SSW — 9.0 in.
- Chama 12.3 SSE — 4.3 in.
Oklahoma
- Porum 7 W — 7.5 in.
- Bethany 3 WSW — 5.0 in.
- Marble City 4 S — 5.0 in.
- Skiatook — 5.0 in.
- Crowder — 4.5 in.
- Spiro — 4.1 in.
- Scullyville 3 N — 3.0 in.
- Tulsa 2 Ese — 2.0 in.
Tennessee
- Alamo — 5.0 in.
- Milington — 5.0 in.
- Ripley — 4.0 in.
- Midtown Memphis — 3.5 in.
- Trenton — 3.5 in.
Texas
- Anson — 4.0 in.
- Flomot 2 E — 2.0 in.
- Vigo Park — 2.0 in.
The National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center also took preliminary measurements of sleet and freezing rain totals, which can be found here.
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