Bitter cold grips US, where it could feel as low as -55 degrees

Tens of millions of people are under an extreme weather warning where plunging temperatures could make it feel as low as -55 degrees. Drivers on the road face treacherous whiteout conditions where slick roads sent multiple vehicles spinning out of control in Tennessee. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports and TODAY’S Al Roker tracks the latest forecast.

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