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Winter Storm Fern dumped heavy snow and dangerous ice across much of the US, driving power outages to nearly 135,000 customers, cancelling or delaying more than 11,000 flights, and prompting states of emergency in 16 states as officials urged people to stay home and shelter from the freezing conditions.
A massive U.S. winter storm is causing widespread travel chaos, with more than 10,000 flights canceled across the weekend and tens of thousands more delayed; at least 17 states and Washington, D.C. have declared states of emergency and some National Guards have been activated as heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain and dangerous wind chills threaten about 200 million people. Widespread power outages are a concern, and authorities urge people to stay off the roads as airlines offer waivers and federal offices anticipate closures; the storm is expected to continue into Monday and bring frigid temperatures afterward.
A sprawling winter storm is forecast to bring heavy snow and potentially crippling ice from the South to the Northeast, prompting emergency declarations in at least 12 states, widespread flight cancellations, and major city mobilizations of snow crews and salting efforts. Rain at the storm’s onset could wash away de-icing materials, complicating road conditions as icy patches emerge. Cities like New York, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia are preparing for significant snowfall (NYC 10–14 inches discussed) and risky travel, while power outages and infrastructure strain are expected in some areas. The storm’s reach and intensity—combined with climate-change-linked variability in winter weather—could lead to multi-day outages and major disruption across the region.
Several counties in Western New York have issued states of emergency as an increasing number of migrants arrive in New York City. The influx of migrants has led to overcrowding in detention centers and strained resources in the area. The counties are calling on state and federal officials to provide assistance in dealing with the situation.