Colossal U.S. winter storm leaves deadly trail as deep cold follows
The tail end of a sprawling winter storm kept snow falling in the Northeast while the South struggled with ice damage, widespread power outages and dangerous cold. Authorities reported at least 25 storm-related deaths, with thousands of flights disrupted and schools closed across multiple states.
Snow tapers in the Northeast, but impacts linger nationwide
A massive winter storm that stretched across a wide swath of the United States continued to cause disruptions Monday, with additional snow falling in parts of New England while communities to the south worked to restore power and clear ice-damaged roads. Officials said at least 25 deaths were reported in connection with the severe weather as temperatures plunged and travel conditions deteriorated.
Forecasters described a long corridor of deep snow—more than a foot in many places—running from parts of the Mid-South into the Northeast. The storm’s scope and timing created a one-two punch: heavy snow for the I-95 corridor and interior Northeast, and punishing ice across parts of the South that brought down trees and power lines.
Power outages, flight cancellations and closures
By Monday, hundreds of thousands of customers were still without electricity, particularly in areas that took the brunt of freezing rain and ice. Utilities warned that restoration could be slow in places where crews must work around downed lines, debris and hazardous road conditions.
Air travel remained heavily affected. Flight-tracking data showed thousands of delays and cancellations as airlines tried to reposition aircraft and crews after the storm. Many school districts and universities either closed outright or shifted to remote learning, while local governments urged residents to stay off the roads unless necessary.
Bitter cold follows the storm
Behind the precipitation, an outbreak of bitter cold spread across large sections of the country. Meteorologists warned of subzero mornings and dangerous wind chills in parts of the Midwest and Northeast, and emphasized that the cold could become as significant a hazard as the snowfall and ice—especially for people without power or adequate heat.
Emergency officials continued opening warming centers and coordinating aid shipments in some of the hardest-hit areas. In the Northeast, cleanup was expected to continue for days as municipalities pushed snowbanks back and tried to keep roads passable.