Weather tracker: Winter storms cause death and outages across eastern north America

A severe winter storm impacted the United States over the weekend of January 26, 2026, causing widespread disruption and fatalities. The northeastern region was particularly affected by heavy snow and freezing temperatures, leading to the cancellation of approximately 3,800 flights on Monday, adding to the 11,000 cancelled the previous day. Over 819,000 homes and businesses across the country, especially in the South, experienced power outages due to freezing rain and downed power lines. More than ten deaths have been attributed to the storm, including hypothermia-related fatalities in Louisiana and multiple deaths in New York City. Authorities urged residents to stay indoors due to hazardous road conditions caused by heavy snowfall.

A deadly winter storm has left the United States grappling with freezing temperatures and widespread power outages. As of Tuesday morning, over 30 deaths have been reported across more than a dozen states due to the severe cold, snow, and ice. Approximately 550,000 people remain without power, primarily in the South, where freezing rain caused significant damage to power lines and trees. The storm has disrupted travel, leading to flight cancellations and school closures, particularly in the Northeast, which received additional snowfall on Monday. Officials warn that power restoration efforts could take several days in some areas.

A severe winter storm has caused widespread power outages across the United States, affecting nearly a million households as of Sunday. The storm, impacting an estimated 190 million people, stretches from New Mexico to Maine and is expected to hit major cities like New York and Washington. States including Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Texas are among the worst affected. Numerous states have declared a state of emergency due to the storm, which is causing traffic disruptions, road closures, and "extremely dangerous" travel conditions due to heavy snowfall and ice. Over 15,000 flights have been cancelled due to the adverse weather.

Severe winter storms across eastern North America have caused at least 49 deaths in the past week, with millions under weather warnings and hundreds of thousands experiencing power outages, particularly in Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. The storms extended into eastern Canada, breaking snowfall records in Toronto. Further winter weather is expected in parts of the US mid-Atlantic region. Simultaneously, Storm Kirstin brought heavy rain and strong winds to Portugal, resulting in five deaths and widespread damage. In contrast, southeastern Australia is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures reaching record highs and prompting warnings of extreme fire danger, leading to evacuations in Victoria.

A major winter storm is impacting the eastern two-thirds of the United States, causing widespread power outages and travel disruptions on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Nearly a million customers are without electricity from Texas to New England, with Tennessee, Mississippi, Texas, and Louisiana being the most affected states. Over 10,000 flights have been cancelled due to heavy snow and freezing rain. The National Weather Service warns of dangerous travel conditions and infrastructure impacts for several days, with 213 million people under winter weather warnings. President Trump has declared a federal emergency as nearly 20 states and the District of Columbia have announced weather emergencies due to the "historic" storm.

A major winter storm impacted the US on Sunday, January 25, 2026, bringing ice, frigid temperatures, and widespread power outages from the South through New England. The storm caused treacherous road conditions and infrastructure impacts. The National Weather Service predicted continued ice and snowfall through Monday for much of the country, followed by very low temperatures. Heavy snow was forecast from the Ohio Valley to the Northeast. The storm is expected to cause dangerous travel conditions for several days.

Winter storm Fern swept across the eastern US on Sunday, causing record low temperatures and snowfall. Over one million power outages were reported, with Tennessee experiencing the most. At least 20 states declared a state of emergency, and seven deaths have been attributed to the storm. Over 10,000 flights have been canceled nationwide, with more expected. New York City public schools are closed Monday, with remote instruction, while subways continue to operate. New Jersey suspended transit services, and the NBA postponed the Dallas Mavericks-Milwaukee Bucks game due to travel disruptions.

A major winter storm is impacting the eastern two-thirds of the United States, causing widespread power outages and flight cancellations. As of Sunday morning, over 700,000 customers were without power, primarily in Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas, and over 10,000 flights are expected to be cancelled. The National Weather Service forecasts heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain, and dangerously cold temperatures across the affected regions, with up to 18 inches of snow expected in New England. Seventeen states and the District of Columbia have declared weather emergencies, and federal emergency disaster declarations have been approved for multiple states. Authorities are urging residents to take precautions, stock up on supplies, and stay safe amid the severe weather conditions.

A major winter storm caused the cancellation of nearly 4,000 US flights on Saturday. The storm, bringing snow, sleet, freezing rain, and dangerously low temperatures, is expected to impact the eastern two-thirds of the country through next week. President Trump declared federal emergency disaster declarations for multiple states in the South and Midwest. The National Weather Service warned of widespread, heavy ice accumulation in the Southeast, potentially leading to crippling or catastrophic impacts. Several states and the District of Columbia have declared weather emergencies in anticipation of the storm.

Winter Storm Fern is a massive weather system impacting over 220 million people across the US, prompting states of emergency in 16 states and Washington D.C. The storm originated in the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains, moving across the Midwest and South before heading up the East Coast. The storm is expected to reach as far north as Maine by Sunday. Former President Trump has approved emergency declarations for South Carolina and Virginia, while also questioning the existence of global warming in light of the cold weather. Experts note that the climate crisis is causing more instability in weather systems, disrupting the polar vortex and bringing more extremes amid rapidly rising global temperatures.

A major winter storm sweeping across the United States on the weekend of January 24, 2026, has led to the cancellation of over 8,000 flights. The storm, impacting an estimated 140 million people from New Mexico to New England, threatens heavy snow and catastrophic ice, particularly from east Texas to North Carolina. Forecasters warn of potential damage rivaling a hurricane, with ice accumulation posing a significant threat to infrastructure. Life-threatening wind-chill temperatures are expected in the Dakotas and Minnesota. Governors in over a dozen states have declared emergencies and are urging residents to stay home due to the hazardous conditions.

A major winter storm is impacting over 150 million Americans across a wide swath of the United States, from the southern plains to the Northeast. Beginning Saturday, the storm is bringing heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain, threatening widespread power outages and dangerous travel conditions. The National Weather Service warns of potentially catastrophic ice accumulation in the southern plains, lower Mississippi Valley, Tennessee Valley, and Southeast. Snowfall totals are expected to exceed 12 inches in the Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic, and Northeast. As of Saturday morning, approximately 80,000 customers were already without power. Bitterly cold temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills are expected in the storm's wake.

A major winter storm combined with an Arctic blast is expected to impact much of the United States, from the Rockies to the East Coast, over the weekend. Forecasts predict heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain, and dangerously cold temperatures, potentially disrupting travel and causing power outages. As of Friday morning, at least 14 states and Washington D.C. declared weather emergencies, and airlines cautioned travelers about possible flight changes. The storm, described as the largest of the season, has prompted weather advisories for winter storm conditions, ice storms, and extreme cold, affecting over 200 million Americans. Snowfall could exceed a foot in the most affected areas, including the Rockies, Plains, mid-Atlantic, and Northeast.