Severe Winter Storm Causes Widespread Power Outages and Travel Disruptions Across the U.S.

A massive winter storm has swept across the United States, leaving over 1 million customers without power and causing significant travel disruptions. The storm has affected regions from the southern Rockies to New England, bringing heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain.

In Tennessee, nearly half of Nashville's residents lost power due to ice-laden trees damaging power lines. The Nashville Electric Service reported outages affecting over 230,000 of its nearly 470,000 customers. Restoration efforts are expected to take several days.

Air travel has been severely impacted, with more than 10,800 flights canceled on Sunday, marking the highest daily total since the COVID-19 pandemic. Major airports, including LaGuardia and JFK, experienced near-total cancellations.

The National Weather Service has warned of "catastrophic" ice accumulation from the lower Mississippi Valley into parts of the Southeast and mid-Atlantic, with forecasts predicting up to 18 inches of snow in parts of New England.

Authorities across affected regions are urging residents to stay indoors and take necessary precautions as the storm continues to pose significant hazards.