State of emergency declared in multiple states as blizzard threatens to blanket 30 states and 70 million people brace for the coldest storm EVER

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A state of emergency was declared in several states ahead of a massive winter storm that could bring more than a foot of snow to much of the country.

More than 200 million people across parts of 30 states now face winter storm warnings from Friday through Sunday.

Meteorologists were expected to issue more within the next couple of days and upgrade some to winter storm warnings as the storm approaches.

When the blizzard hits, temperatures are expected to plunge as much as 30 degrees below normal in the Dakotas and Michigan, with the wind chill falling between 35 and 50 degrees below zero in some parts, according to the Weather Channel.

The National Weather Service now warns that ‘nearly everyone east of the Rockies’ will see some effect from the snow, ice or cold from Friday into early next week.

A state of emergency is now in effect in South Carolina, allowing state officials to mobilize resources, activate the National Guard and coordinate response efforts, and in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott activated the state emergency response resources on Tuesday to prepare for the storm.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein also declared a state of emergency on Wednesday, telling residents: ‘A winter storm is approaching and now is the time to prepare.’

‘Please get ready. Get everything you need in advance of the storm and have a plan in case your power goes out,’ he urged North Carolinians, encouraging them to ‘stay home and off the roads this weekend unless absolutely necessary, so first responders can do their jobs safely and effectively.’

Maryland Governor Wes Moore made a similar plea to residents as he declared a ‘State of Preparedness’ to boost the state’s response and collaborations for potential impacts from the storm.

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