In photos: Empty grocery store shelves across the US as shoppers stock up ahead of Winter Storm Fern

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Published on Jan 23, 2026 10:56 am IST

Shoppers across the US are clearing grocery shelves ahead of Winter Storm Fern, as millions brace for snow, ice, and freezing temperatures.

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Supermarket shelves across parts of the United States are being cleared out as shoppers rush to stock up ahead of Winter Storm Fern, which is expected to affect large swathes of the country starting Friday.(X)

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Images from stores show bare aisles where staples like milk, bread, eggs and bottled water are usually stocked.(X)

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According to forecasts, Winter Storm Fern is expected to stretch from the South and Mid-Atlantic through the Northeast and into the Midwest, reported Business Insider.(X)

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The Weather Channel estimates that up to 230 million people could experience wintry weather including snow, ice and dangerous wind chills as the storm moves across the country.(X)

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The Midwest is expected to see the most severe cold as a polar vortex dips south, with temperatures potentially falling as low as minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit in states such as North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin, according to the Associated Press.(X)

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Emergency officials are advising residents in affected areas to stock up on food that does not require cooking or refrigeration and to keep at least one gallon of water per person or pet per day, reported Business Insider.(X)

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People are also being urged to fully charge electronic devices ahead of possible power outages and to watch for hazards such as burst pipes, blocked exhaust vents and icy roads.(X)

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Social media users took to X to share photos of the empty shelves.(X)

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“This is what some of the shelves look like in my Trader Joe's in Maryland,” one X user posted while sharing this photo. (X)

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“Shelves are getting empty. Lines are getting long. A mega snow storm is nearly here,” said another X user.(X)

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Another photo shared on X, showing shelves at 14th Street, Trader Joe's in Washington, DC.(X)

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In photos: Empty grocery store shelves across the US as shoppers stock up ahead of Winter Storm Fern

Shoppers across the US are clearing grocery shelves ahead of Winter Storm Fern, as millions brace for snow, ice, and freezing temperatures.

Supermarket shelves across parts of the United States are being cleared out as shoppers rush to stock up ahead of Winter Storm Fern, which is expected to affect large swathes of the country starting Friday.(X)

Images from stores show bare aisles where staples like milk, bread, eggs and bottled water are usually stocked.(X)

According to forecasts, Winter Storm Fern is expected to stretch from the South and Mid-Atlantic through the Northeast and into the Midwest, reported Business Insider.(X)

The Weather Channel estimates that up to 230 million people could experience wintry weather including snow, ice and dangerous wind chills as the storm moves across the country.(X)

The Midwest is expected to see the most severe cold as a polar vortex dips south, with temperatures potentially falling as low as minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit in states such as North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin, according to the Associated Press.(X)

Emergency officials are advising residents in affected areas to stock up on food that does not require cooking or refrigeration and to keep at least one gallon of water per person or pet per day, reported Business Insider.(X)

People are also being urged to fully charge electronic devices ahead of possible power outages and to watch for hazards such as burst pipes, blocked exhaust vents and icy roads.(X)

Social media users took to X to share photos of the empty shelves.(X)

“This is what some of the shelves look like in my Trader Joe's in Maryland,” one X user posted while sharing this photo. (X)

“Shelves are getting empty. Lines are getting long. A mega snow storm is nearly here,” said another X user.(X)

Another photo shared on X, showing shelves at 14th Street, Trader Joe's in Washington, DC.(X)

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