Summary
A massive winter storm is moving across the United States, affecting weather in many areas with snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. It began in the southern Plains and is traveling toward the Midwest and Northeast, impacting travel and causing states to declare emergencies.
Key Facts
- NASA satellite images show the storm's large scale and progression across the United States.
- The storm started on January 23 in the southern Plains and Rockies.
- Heavy snow and ice are impacting areas from Texas and Oklahoma to the Midwest and Northeast.
- The National Weather Service has issued warnings affecting 140 million people, advising against travel due to safety risks.
- Many states and the District of Columbia have declared states of emergency in anticipation of the storm's impact.
- More than 8,000 flights have been canceled, disrupting air travel across the country.
- The storm is expected to bring snow totals over a foot in some areas and significant ice accumulation.
- Power companies and emergency services are preparing for potential outages due to ice on power lines and strong winds.
