Summary
A huge winter storm is causing major disruptions across the U.S., including the cancellation of thousands of flights and widespread power outages. The storm is affecting areas from New Mexico to New England, where millions of people have been warned about the severe weather. Emergency measures have been set in motion by President Donald Trump to address the situation.
Key Facts
- Thousands of flights were canceled due to the winter storm affecting the U.S.
- Over 140 million people in the U.S. are under a winter storm warning.
- The storm is bringing heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain from New Mexico to New England.
- President Donald Trump approved emergency declarations for at least a dozen states.
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pre-positioning resources for relief efforts.
- New Jersey has imposed restrictions on commercial vehicles and set speed limits on highways.
- About 120,000 power outages were reported in Texas and Louisiana due to the storm.
- Major airports, including those in Oklahoma City and Dallas–Fort Worth, faced significant flight cancellations.
