Summary
A large winter storm affected travel and power across the United States, canceling over 13,000 flights and cutting power to thousands as snow, sleet, and ice spread from the southern Rocky Mountains to New England. President Donald Trump approved emergency declarations for several states, and the storm was compared to a hurricane due to the ice accumulation. Officials warned of dangerous conditions and encouraged residents to stay home if possible.
Key Facts
- The storm impacted more than 180 million people in the U.S.
- Over 13,000 flights were canceled over the weekend because of the storm.
- More than 140,000 customers experienced power outages, with large numbers in Louisiana and Texas.
- President Trump approved emergency declarations for at least twelve states.
- Meteorologists warned the storm's severity rivaled a hurricane due to ice buildup.
- Georgia officials advised staying off roads, and National Guard members were deployed to help.
- The storm was expected to bring over a foot of snow in the Northeast.
- Temperatures in the Midwest reached extreme lows, with windchills as low as minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
