Generational Winter Storm Affects 40 Million Across South

A significant winter storm is currently affecting Texas and other southern states, with approximately 40 million people under winter weather alerts. The National Weather Service has described this event as a 'generational winter storm,' bringing below-freezing temperatures and potentially historic snowfall. In Texas, conditions are particularly hazardous, with travel highly discouraged due to icy roads and severe cold expected to persist. As the storm progresses, snow and freezing rain are forecasted to spread eastward, impacting states as far as the Carolinas and Florida Panhandle, with snowfall totals possibly breaking longstanding records. Residents are urged to take precautions against the cold, including staying off the roads, monitoring heat sources, and protecting plumbing from freezing. This unusual weather poses challenges for infrastructure in regions unaccustomed to such extreme conditions.