Summary
A major winter storm in the United States has led to power outages for nearly a million people and the cancellation of over 10,000 flights. The storm is impacting much of the country with heavy snow and severe cold, causing dangerous travel conditions and infrastructure issues.
Key Facts
- Almost a million people across the U.S. are without electricity due to the storm.
- Over 10,000 flights have been cancelled, affecting many passengers.
- The storm is bringing snow and ice across the eastern two-thirds of the U.S.
- Some areas, like Tennessee, Mississippi, Texas, and Louisiana, are severely impacted.
- Federal emergency declarations have been approved in nearly 20 states by President Trump.
- About 213 million people are under winter weather warnings.
- The storm's effects could last for several days, with sub-freezing temperatures expected.
- The National Weather Service has warned of long power outages and dangerous travel conditions due to heavy ice.
