A historic winter storm is set to hit nearly two dozen states this weekend.

The Winter Storm has even garnered the attention of President Trump.

Trump on Friday stated that the White House is coordinating with FEMA and state officials as the storm is set to hit dozens of states.

Read Trump’s full statement below:

I have been briefed on the Record Cold Wave and Historic Winter Storm that will be hitting much of the United States this weekend. The Trump Administration is coordinating with State and Local Officials. FEMA is fully prepared to respond. Stay Safe and Stay Warm! President DJT https://t.co/t524rfMjvj

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 24, 2026

USA Today reported more details given by the Trump administration on the upcoming storm:

The Trump administration said it is coordinating with states and taking other steps to prepare for a monster winter storm expected to bring snow, ice and extreme cold from Texas to Maine.

President Donald Trump is getting briefed throughout the day on the storm and is in close contact with administration officials, a White House official said on Friday, Jan. 23.

The White House said its Office of Intergovernmental Affairs has communicated directly with officials from a dozen states expected to be affected by the storm to ensure pre-storm preparedness. Those states are Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and New Jersey. The White House also held a call with grid operators.

“The Trump Administration is proactively supporting states in the path of Winter Storm Fern to ensure a rapid and well-coordinated response.” White House spokeswoman Liz Huston said in a statement to USA TODAY.

Residents in the DMV have been clearing off the shelves as they prepare for the storm.

Take a look:

Washington DC is going to be EATING this weekend.

14th street Trader Joe’s pic.twitter.com/J0wRt6aEIb

— Gary Grumbach (@GaryGrumbach) January 23, 2026

I left the 14th Street Trader Joe’s with absolutely nothing. Went in for yogurt and a couple of snacks and somehow lost on both counts. I’ve lived in the city for a long time, and honestly don’t remember seeing it like this, even during Covid. pic.twitter.com/5DyDWykzcZ

— Mohammed Soliman (@ThisIsSoliman) January 24, 2026

WJLA reported more on stores being emptied in the DMV area:

Dozens waited for Trader Joe’s to open on 14th Street in Washington, D.C. on Friday morning, one day before a heavy snowstorm is forecasted to hit the DMV region.

Shoppers have been sharing videos and pictures online of bare shelves in the days leading up to the storm.

The D.C. region is now under a WINTER STORM WARNING with a slightly later shift in timing. The alert now starts at 11 p.m. Saturday and lasts through 4 a.m. Monday.

“I really didn’t have time to go to the grocery store this week. On social media, everyone was like you have to go,” Eva Langbehn told 7News.

Eva Langbehn added that the frozen section was empty. 7News took a look inside and while many packaged foods were still available, all frozen items were snagged.