Summary
Severe storms, including snow and high winds, affected the eastern half of the United States, causing road closures and flight cancellations. The National Weather Service issued warnings for tornado threats and damaging winds, particularly in Mid-Atlantic states. Cold weather was expected to follow, with freeze warnings in parts of the Southeast.
Key Facts
- Severe weather hit the eastern U.S. with snow and high winds.
- Over 2,000 flights were canceled nationwide due to the storms.
- Tornado threats and high winds were predicted for the Mid-Atlantic region, including Washington, D.C.
- Strong cold fronts were expected to bring freezing temperatures to the Gulf Coast and Florida Panhandle.
- Snowfall of over 6 inches was possible in the central Appalachians.
- Many schools in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia were closed due to the weather.
- Blizzard conditions persisted in parts of Wisconsin and Michigan, with up to 2 feet of snow.
- More than 250,000 utility customers lost power in the Great Lakes region due to the storm.
