Winter Storm Fern

Winter Storm Fern is a significant weather event that impacted the eastern United States. The storm is newsworthy due to its severity, causing record low temperatures and unprecedented snowfall in many areas, including parts of the Midwest and Southern US. As of Sunday, the storm had moved into the Northeast, prompting widespread concern and emergency declarations. At least 20 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, South Carolina, and Virginia, declared states of emergency. The storm's impact is substantial, with over 1 million reported power outages. Former President Donald Trump approved Emergency Declarations for South Carolina and Virginia, indicating the storm's national significance and the need for federal assistance through FEMA. The storm's current relevance lies in its ongoing disruption of daily life, infrastructure damage, and the potential for further complications as it continues to move through the region.