How this brutal winter storm is possible with climate change – and possibly even more likely
- Posted on January 22, 2026
- By CNN
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How this brutal winter storm is possible with climate change – and possibly even more likely

The frigid temperatures, massive snow and deadly ice storm occurring east of the Rockies might seem to conflict with life on a rapidly warming planet. But all of these things still happen, even with climate change, and some of them could be even more severe than before when the conditions are right.