Heavy snow, ice, and freezing temperatures have forced thousands of flight cancellations across states from Texas to Maine.
A powerful winter storm sweeping across much of the United States has resulted in widespread disruptions, severe cold, and multiple weather-related deaths, according to news reports. The system brought heavy snow, ice and freezing temperatures from the South through the Northeast, prompting emergency alerts for tens of millions of residents.
Authorities reported that more than 30 fatalities have been linked to the extreme conditions in several states, with causes ranging from accidents on icy surfaces to hypothermia and other cold-related incidents. The storm has affected states from Louisiana and Mississippi to New York and New England.
The weather event caused major infrastructure strain, with hundreds of thousands of power outages reported across affected regions. Ice-coated power lines and fallen trees contributed to failures in electrical systems, particularly in southern states that are seldom hit by such intense winter weather.
Travel networks were significantly disrupted. Airlines canceled thousands of flights over the weekend and into Monday as airports and roadways struggled with snow and ice. School districts and public institutions in several metropolitan areas announced closures or switched to remote operations due to hazardous conditions.
Meteorological services extended cold alerts, forecasting continued sub-zero temperatures and dangerous wind chills in many areas through early February. Officials warned that the persistence of freezing weather could prolong power restoration efforts and complicate recovery operations in regions still reeling from the storm’s peak impact.