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As January unfolds, the impacts of the intense cold will become more pronounced. The forecasts display a pattern where warmer temperatures surge across the western U.S., while sharply colder air descends into the southern and eastern regions, promising below-freezing temperatures lasting several days. This stark contrast sets the stage for potentially dangerous winter weather, with significant snowfall projected for the Gulf states, Southern Appalachians, and potentially, even parts of Florida.