Freezing weather threatens migrants arriving throughout US

As an Arctic blast crosses the country, states scramble to shelter new surge of migrants

Recently arrived migrants in the US are expected to be hit hard by below-freezing temperatures forecast for much of the country, especially those making dangerous crossings or who lack reliable shelter.

Almost 33 million people are under winter storm watches as an Arctic blast and major storm system hit several parts of the country, Axios reports. An estimated 27 million Americans are also under wind-chill alerts.