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Heavy snow and frigid temperatures hit the US Northeast and South on Monday, causing widespread disruption and multiple fatalities.
The storm left more than a foot of snow across a 2,100-kilometre stretch from Arkansas to New England, shutting roads, grounding flights, and closing schools. Areas north of Pittsburgh received up to 20 inches of snow, with wind chills dropping to minus 31 degrees Celsius. New York City recorded its snowiest day in years, with 11 inches falling in Central Park.
The extreme weather led to at least 25 deaths nationwide. Fatalities included two people run over by snowplows in Massachusetts and Ohio, sledding accidents in Arkansas and Texas, and a 28-year-old woman found dead under snow in Kansas. Additional deaths were reported in Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Mississippi, and New Jersey.
Power outages affected over 750,000 people, mainly in the South, as ice storms brought down trees and power lines. Northern Mississippi and parts of Tennessee faced severe disruptions, forcing authorities to open warming stations and supply essentials. The University of Mississippi canceled classes for the week due to dangerous ice.
Flight disruptions were widespread, with more than 8,000 delays and cancellations nationwide. Subzero temperatures followed the storm across much of the country, marking the coldest average low since January 2014. Many residents sought temporary shelter in hotels to stay warm and preserve essential supplies.
More light snow is expected in New England, while officials continue managing the aftermath of one of the harshest winter storms in recent years.
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