Explosive ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Threatens Record Snow And Deep Freeze For East CoastWhile the East Coast braces for snow, a humanitarian crisis is unfolding across the South. With temperatures dropping well below freezing, experts warn that this is no longer just an inconvenience but a life-threatening situation. READ: Freeze Alert: Tampa Bay Area Facing Frigid Weekend PlungeThe financial toll of this extended freeze is expected to be massive. In a rare twist, the cold air rushing over the warmer waters of the Gulf of Mexico might even create snow flurries near Tampa Bay. The combination of the deep freeze in the South and the blizzard conditions on the East Coast will likely lead to thousands of flight cancellations and dangerous roads.