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* Severe Winter Weather: A major winter storm is impacting the central and southern US, bringing heavy snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures.
* Travel Disruptions: Widespread travel disruptions are occurring, including flight cancellations and hazardous road conditions.
* State of Emergency: States of emergency have been declared in Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.
* Power Outages: Hundreds of thousands of people are experiencing power outages.
* Local Impacts (Jefferson County, KY):
* Evictions and set-outs are delayed until February 2nd to protect around 30 families.
* Jefferson County public Schools (the largest district in Kentucky) are closed Monday and Tuesday.
* Image: The article includes a photo of a child playing in the snow.
