Summary
A strong winter storm called a "bomb cyclone" hit the Carolinas, bringing heavy snow and cold temperatures to the area and much of the East Coast. This storm left thousands without electricity, especially in regions not used to such weather. The storm affected travel with hundreds of flight cancellations and numerous traffic accidents reported.
Key Facts
- The storm caused blizzard-like conditions in the Carolinas with around a foot of snow in some areas.
- More than 197,000 people were without power mainly in Mississippi and Tennessee due to earlier ice storms.
- Over 100 deaths related to the storm were reported from Texas to New Jersey.
- In North Carolina, heavy snow led to at least 750 traffic accidents, but no fatalities were reported.
- Temperatures dropped significantly, with some areas like West Virginia reaching minus 27 degrees Fahrenheit.
- The power outages in parts of Tennessee and Mississippi have lasted over a week for some residents.
- Many flights at airports in Atlanta, Charlotte, and Raleigh were canceled or delayed.
- Authorities closed a road in the Outer Banks of North Carolina because of dangerous conditions.
