US winter weather leads to heavy snow, cancelled flights and, in Florida, falling iguanas

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 1, 2026 at 09:48 PM

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A widespread cold weather system impacted the eastern United States, affecting approximately 150 million people. The extreme cold, the worst seen in South Florida since 1989, caused iguanas to become cold-stunned and motionless. In Florida, ice formed on crops, prompting farmers to employ protective measures. A bomb cyclone brought heavy snowfall to North Carolina, with Charlotte receiving nearly a foot of snow and some eastern areas receiving up to 18 inches. The severe weather led to over 4,300 flight cancellations across the US over the weekend, with Charlotte Douglas International Airport experiencing significant disruptions. The cold weather added to the difficulties of thousands still without power from the previous week's ice storm in the South.

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Charlotte Douglas International Airport 40% College Park, Maryland 40% New England 50% Tampa-St Petersburg 50% National Weather Service 50% FlightAware 50% Charlotte, North Carolina ×260% Peter Mullinax 60% North Carolina ×370% Florida ×580% United States ×390%

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