Situation in South grows more dire as ice, frigid temperatures, outages persist

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By The Associated Press, Brandon LaGrone II

Updated: February 01, 2026 9:14 PM CT Winter weather

It could be days before power is restored across the South, where more subfreezing temperatures are expected by Friday in areas unaccustomed to and ill-equipped for such cold.

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