The winter storm tracked north and brought heavy snow, ice and strong winds to much of the center of the Midwest and interior parts of the Northeast and New England, causing widespread impacts and travel issues.

In Western Texas, snow, freezing rain and sleet began to fall, prompting Winter Storm Warnings across the region and extending into Oklahoma.

[6] The unusual severity of the winter weather led to the closure of parts of Interstate 10 in Texas, which stranded dozens of travelers that had to seek shelter in two school gyms in Marfa.

[10] In Oklahoma, governor Kevin Stitt declared a state of emergency for 39 counties on December 31 due to the impending hazardous winter weather.

[14] The Missouri Department of Transportation warned travelers to stay off the roadways due to the winter weather and ice.