News - A severe winter storm disrupts lives across the Eastern U.S.

As the intense winter storm shifts offshore, it leaves 185 million people under winter alerts with frigid temperatures gripping the eastern two-thirds of the United States. Tragically, the storm is linked to the loss of nine lives, reported in Tennessee, Louisiana, Texas, Kansas, and Massachusetts. The widespread power outages affect over 820,000 households, notably with 250,000 outages in Tennessee alone. The storm has significantly disrupted travel, causing 12,000 flight cancellations yesterday, with more than 3,500 anticipated today. While snow showers taper off in the Northeast, their effects will linger, particularly in New England and upstate New York, where additional snowfall is expected tonight. The Great Lakes region must prepare for ongoing lake-effect snow over the coming days. In the mid-Atlantic, areas including northern North Carolina, southeast Virginia, and the Interstate 95 corridor toward New York City will battle freezing rain today. This combination will likely exacerbate travel difficulties and contribute to further power interruptions. As communities work to recover from the storm's impact, authorities urge residents to exercise caution on icy roads and report any emergencies immediately.