A polar vortex is slated to sweep most of the continental US bringing winter storm warnings and a hazardous freeze to millions.

On Sunday at 1:42 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning valid from 1 p.m. until Monday 7 a.m. for Norfolk and Suffolk counties.

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Southeast Texas residents should prepare for the most significant winter weather event in years, as freezing-cold temperatures and a winter storm are expected to hit the Houston area over the next several days.

Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) told Newsweek: "ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch from January 20-23 due to predicted extreme cold weather across the ERCOT region, higher electrical demand, and the potential for lower reserves. Winter precipitation is also expected across parts of the state.

From New Orleans to the northshore to Baton Rouge to Lafayette, snow is looking more and more likely as a winter storm moves through the area. "The ceiling for this event could be something astonishing.

A winter storm will affect New York and the surrounding area starting Sunday. From 1 p.m. Sunday to 4 a.m. Monday, the tri-state area is expected to be hit with snow, according to the National Weather Service.

On Saturday at 2:33 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning valid from Sunday 1 p.m. until Monday 7 a.m. for Northern Worcester and Southern Worcester as well as Franklin, Middlesex,

Skies will be partly cloudy and temperatures will fall to the low 40s. Some locations on the Northshore could fall to the upper 30s. It will also be chilly too due to 5-15 mph winds that swith to the north after midnight.

Houston has found itself in the bullseye of the winter storm threatening to drop several inches of snow and wintry mix on states known for their mild winters.

On Saturday at 2:49 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning valid from Sunday 10 a.m. until Monday 1 a.m. for Carbon, Monroe and Northampton counties.