The South is bracing for a major winter storm, most of the nation remains gripped by extreme cold, and high winds could fan flames in California.

Millions of people living along the Gulf Coast and into the Southeast are bracing for a rare, significant winter storm that’s expected to significantly impact travel and lead to power outages due to heavy snow and ice starting Monday evening. There may be the opportunity to use this in conjunction with other existing and emerging technologies.

An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect until 10 a.m. Wednesday, as wind chills could drop to as low as 3 degrees in some spots. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

A historic winter storm swept across the Gulf Coast on Tuesday, bringing heavy snow and icy conditions to the Southeast while most of the country was facing dangerously cold temperatures from an arctic blast that arrived over the weekend.

A winter storm prompted a National Weather Service office in Louisiana to issue a first-ever blizzard warning. The storm is causing dangerous conditions from Texas to North Carolina.

The Gulf Coast is bracing for its first-ever blizzard, with the warning sent Tuesday covering southeastern Texas and southwestern Louisiana along the Interstate 10 corridor. Heavy

A blue heron trudging through a rare Louisiana snowstorm is a symbol of Winter Storm Enzo’s historic impact on the region, as the county faced its first-ever blizzard warning, widespread road closures and snowfall levels unseen in decades.

As a massive winter storm continues its treacherous journey, major hubs like Houston and Atlanta are grappling with significant snowfall. Several metropolitan areas along the Interstate 10 corridor have been issued a rare blizzard warning.