Summary
Mississippi officials deployed 135 snowplows and National Guard troops to clear snow and ice from highways jammed with traffic. A severe winter storm caused these jams, along with power outages affecting hundreds of thousands, mainly in the Southern U.S. The cold weather is expected to continue.
Key Facts
- Mississippi sent snowplows, National Guard troops, and tow trucks to clear highways.
- Traffic jams occurred on interstate highways due to snow and ice.
- The storm, deemed the worst in over 30 years in Mississippi, left many areas without power.
- More than 370,000 homes and businesses were without power across the U.S.
- Tennessee was notably affected, with widespread power outages in Nashville.
- Authorities warned that cold weather will persist, with more arctic air expected.
- Emergency responders in Mississippi received thousands of calls for help.
- Some highways were blocked, causing difficulty in delivering emergency supplies.
