Freezing cold and icy roads are causing chaos across the United States with bitter temperatures keeping more than 100 million people under cold weather alerts. The dangerous chill is now responsible for more than 70 weather-related deaths. NBC's Sam Brock reports and TODAY's Al Roker tracks the forecast.

January 29, 2026 Bitter Cold Temperatures Grip US as New Winter Storm Develops Freezing cold and icy roads are causing chaos across the United States with bitter temperatures keeping more than 100 million people under cold weather alerts. The dangerous chill is now responsible for more than 70 weather-related deaths. NBC's Sam Brock reports and TODAY's Al Roker tracks the forecast. READ MORE New Shutdown Looms as Democrats Call for ICE Restrictions WATCH NOW Pepsi Wins Polar Bear's Blind Taste Test in 2026 Super Bowl Ad WATCH NOW 2 Agents Involved in Fatal Shooting of Alex Pretti Put on Leave WATCH NOW Saw it on TODAY 3RD HOUR OF TODAY Rob Gronkowski on Super Bowl Ad, 'Dancing With the Stars,' More WATCH NOW TODAY WITH JENNA & SHEINELLE Paris Hilton on New Doc 'Infinite Icon,' Teen Years, Advocacy Work WATCH NOW SHOP TODAY Hot List: Fleece-Lined Jeans, Hydrating Skin Care and More Winter Must-Haves SHOP NOW Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2026 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 View in Browser | Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy