a rare ice storm taking aim at weather weary residents in the carolinas, with dozens of utility crews preparing for the worst. >> we hope that things goo smoothly and that we don't get hit too hard, but, you know, we're prepared in case >> reporter: just days ago, tens of thousands there lost power amid freezing temperatures. the one-two punch slickening roads, sending even an ambulance sliding near raleigh. the treacherous accident viewed from earth. a space x tracking cargo ships due to inclement weather. as far south as brownsville, texas, which recorded its fifth winter storm warning ever this week describe how cold today is. >> it is like you are stepping into a freezer. it is very uncomfortable. >> reporter: more than 60 million americans started the day with windchills at zero or below. temperatures that could give you frost bite within minutes. >> it's cold enough that you have to watch your step everywhere it is iced up all over the place. >> reporter: water