Summary
At least two people died from cold-related causes as a large winter storm affected much of the United States. The storm brought snow, sleet, and freezing rain, causing dangerous travel, power outages, and flight disruptions. Emergency measures were put in place by federal and local authorities to address the storm's impact.
Key Facts
- Two men in Louisiana died from hypothermia due to the storm.
- New York City reported five deaths during the cold weather, but causes are yet to be confirmed.
- The storm affected an area stretching from New Mexico to New England, covering about 2,000 miles.
- Over 213 million people were under a winter weather alert.
- Power outages affected over 870,000 customers, with Tennessee, Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi hit hard.
- More than 10,000 flights were canceled on Sunday, impacting major airports.
- President Trump approved emergency declarations in at least 12 states, and federal aid was prepared to respond.
