Summary
A powerful winter storm named Fern has caused major disruptions in the United States, including many flight cancellations and power outages. As of early Tuesday, hundreds of flights have been canceled or delayed, and several states have declared emergencies. The storm has also caused deaths and left many homes without electricity.
Key Facts
- Winter Storm Fern has led to flight cancellations and delays starting from Friday.
- On Tuesday morning, there were 847 flight delays and 1,298 cancellations in the U.S.
- Over the weekend, more than 10,000 flights were canceled.
- At least 18 states and the District of Columbia have declared states of emergency.
- The storm has caused at least 29 deaths, some while people were trying to clear snow.
- Power outages have affected hundreds of thousands of homes, notably in Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas.
- More than 5,300 National Guard members from 15 states are helping with the storm response.
- Major airports affected include Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), and Phoenix (PHX).
