Summary
A massive winter storm canceled over 11,000 flights across the United States over the weekend. The storm affected about 140 million people, bringing heavy snow and ice, and caused thousands of power outages. The weather system is expected to continue impacting multiple states as it moves toward the Northeast.
Key Facts
- Over 11,000 flights were canceled due to the winter storm.
- The storm put about 140 million people under a winter weather warning.
- Heavy snow and a band of ice stretched from east Texas to North Carolina.
- Parts of southeastern Oklahoma and Texas saw significant ice buildup.
- More than 95,000 power outages were reported across the U.S.
- Oklahoma City's Will Rogers International Airport canceled all weekend flights.
- Emergency declarations and warnings were issued in over a dozen states.
- The storm is predicted to move to the Northeast, dumping significant snowfall.
