Extreme cold weather is hitting the Southern United States, leading to states of emergency being declared in several states. Texas, still reeling from a deadly 2021 storm, is facing temperatures below freezing for an extended period. Hazardous driving conditions and airport delays have been reported, with officials urging residents to conserve energy. The Midwest and Great Plains are also experiencing dangerously low temperatures, while the Northeast is expecting snowfall. The South, unaccustomed to such cold, is grappling with the unusual weather, impacting events and causing shortages of heating supplies.