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  Action Guide: Preparing for the Impact of Winter Storm Fern As we approach the weekend of January 23–25, 2026, a high-impact weather system named Winter Storm Fern is projected to move across the Southern and Eastern United States. This event is expected to be a major icing incident, characterized by a dangerous interaction between an Arctic air mass and Gulf moisture. The Forecast: Timeline and Regional Impacts According to current meteorological data, the storm will develop in the nation’s midsection before tracking toward the Atlantic coast.  * Texas & the Southern Plains: Residents should prepare for a rapid temperature drop on Friday afternoon. Precipitation will likely transition from rain to a hazardous mix of sleet and freezing rain by the evening commute.  * The Gulf States (Louisiana to Alabama): This region faces the highest risk for significant ice accretion. Forecasts suggest some areas could see ice totals exceeding one inch, which is well above the th...