Bomb cyclone brings freezing temperatures and snow to millions in US

A bomb cyclone brought freezing temperatures and heavy snow to a large portion of the US, impacting approximately 150 million people. The storm, which occurred over the weekend, caused record-breaking cold in Florida, where officials warned of ice and falling iguanas, and nearly a foot of snow in North Carolina. Over 1,000 collisions on snowy roads in North Carolina resulted in two fatalities. Thousands of flights were canceled across the country, with Charlotte Douglas International Airport experiencing significant disruptions. The cold weather in Florida led to iguanas falling from trees, prompting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to allow residents to remove cold-stunned green iguanas without a permit due to their invasive status.

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.