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A massive winter storm dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S., triggering widespread power outages in the Southeast, thousands of flight cancellations and travel disruptions, and a forecast of bitter cold to linger as officials activated emergency declarations and FEMA pre-positioned aid.
A sprawling winter storm with heavy snow, sleet and crippling ice swept from the South to New England, impacting roughly 245 million people across 40 states. More than 700,000 customers lost power, and flight disruptions topped 15,000 cancellations as travel came to a halt and schools closed or moved to remote learning in several cities. At least 24 states plus Washington, D.C., issued emergency declarations. The event triggered closures of museums, bans on certain commercial vehicles in some states, and planned weather-related responses including National Guard activations and prolonged recovery efforts as bitter cold and dangerous conditions persist. Fatalities have been reported in Louisiana and other areas as conditions worsen.
Winter Storm Fern sweeps the eastern United States, triggering unprecedented travel disruption with more than 10,000 flight cancellations (potentially up to 15,000), dozens of states declaring emergencies, NYC schools closed with remote learning, federal offices closed, and widespread power outages as heavy snow and ice move through the region.
A sweeping, historic winter storm is striking the eastern two-thirds of the U.S., bringing heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain and extreme cold. More than 700,000 power outages have been reported as the storm disrupts electricity, and thousands of flights are being canceled (over 9,600 on Sunday; 4,000+ on Saturday; 1,800+ planned for Monday). Dozens of states and the District of Columbia have declared weather emergencies, with federal responses including emergency declarations from multiple states and orders to support grid reliability. Fatalities are reported in New York City amid the cold, and authorities warn of life-threatening wind chills as preparations and evacuations continue.”,
A massive winter storm is sweeping from the central U.S. eastward with sleet, ice, and snow, prompting the declaration of emergencies in at least 22 states as officials warn of catastrophic impacts. The storm has already triggered widespread power outages, thousands of flight cancellations and delays, and shelters opening in North Carolina, with DHS/FEMA coordinating the response and President Trump approving emergency declarations in several states. The system is forecast to move into the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Northeast over the weekend, bringing heavy snow to many cities and even a tornado risk along the Gulf Coast, while authorities urge people to stay off roads and prepare for prolonged outages and dangerous travel conditions.
A sprawling winter storm blankets much of the United States, canceling almost 12,000 flights over the weekend and triggering widespread power outages as about 140 million people—from New Mexico to New England—face winter storm warnings. The system brings heavy snow, dangerous ice, and extreme cold that could linger for days, prompting governors to declare emergencies, utilities to prepare for outages, and major hubs such as Dallas–Fort Worth, Nashville, and Charlotte to be hit hard while officials urge people to stay home and prepare for extended travel delays.
A massive Arctic winter storm threatens roughly half the United States, prompting 12 states to declare emergencies as up to 230 million people brace for heavy snow, sleet and dangerous ice, with potential prolonged power outages. Temperatures plunge far below freezing, forecasters predict 12-inch-plus snow in the Ohio Valley and Northeast, and travel disruptions—including hundreds of flight cancellations—are expected, while discussions about climate trends and FEMA staffing accompany the coverage.
A severe winter storm caused significant damage across Southern California, especially in Wrightwood, where mudslides have blocked homes and roads, leading to emergency declarations and community efforts to assess and repair the damage.
The Pacific Northwest is grappling with severe winter weather, causing widespread power outages and prompting emergency declarations in several counties in Oregon. More than three million people in northwest Oregon are under an ice storm warning, while over 12 million people from Washington to eastern Montana are under a winter weather advisory. The National Weather Service forecasts continued freezing rain, ice accumulation, and heavy mountain snow, with a second storm system expected to bring more Pacific moisture on Thursday and Friday. The region has already experienced significant damage and at least nine deaths due to the brutal weather conditions.
Rapid spring snowmelt after an unusually wet winter is causing flooding from the Southwest to the Rockies, leading to evacuations and emergency declarations. In New Mexico, emergency crews rescued people from high water, and a flood warning was in effect for communities along the Jemez River. In Salt Lake City, the mayor signed an emergency order aimed at helping residents whose homes were threatened by flooding. Heavy snowpack and highs expected to reach 60 degrees were causing flooding in northwest Colorado, and in the Northern Plains, a speedy snowmelt and possible April showers stoked fears of heavy flooding.
Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes have caused a death toll of 26 in the South, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The storms have caused extensive damage to property and left scores of people injured. Emergency declarations have been issued in Indiana, Arkansas, and Kentucky. The National Weather Service has warned that the extreme weather is likely to return later this week, with Tuesday being a particularly dangerous day. The storms are expected to produce strong tornadoes, large hail, and damaging wind gusts.
At least 22 people have died and several communities have been devastated after tornadoes tore through the South and Midwest. The tornado outbreak brought more than 50 tornado reports in at least seven states, including Arkansas and Tennessee, where multiple deaths were reported. Efforts are now focused on recovery and rebuilding, with emergency declarations announced in several states to help free up immediate assistance for impacted counties.
Los Angeles County's local emergency declarations due to Covid will be lifted after more than three years, allowing the county to marshal more resources in its fight against the spread of the virus. The move comes six weeks after California quietly ended its own state of emergency and one day after the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers announced that Hollywood's Covid protocols will expire on May 12. With the county's emergency declarations ending, the county Department of Health Services will be closing its PCR testing centers at the end of the day Friday.