Around 40 million people in the U.S. are under a winter storm warning from an unusual blast of severe winter weather.

The beaches even may see a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain, the weather service said, with the mainly snow expected.

A polar vortex is slated to sweep most of the continental US bringing winter storm warnings and a hazardous freeze to millions.

The bottom line is that there will be freezing temps, there is a strong possibility of snow, travel issues are possible but there should be no major power outages or

Arctic air has arrived in Central Texas. Much of Central Texas will be under a Winter Storm Warning starting Monday at 6 p.m. AUSTIN, Texas - Much of Central Texas is bracing for bitter cold Monday and Tuesday after arctic air arrived Saturday.