At least 61 people have lost their lives in the wake of a brutal winter storm that swept across nearly two-thirds of the US, plunging millions into subzero temperatures and leaving thousands without power. As the extreme cold continues to grip large swaths of the country, officials are confirming dozens more deaths, bringing the total number of fatalities to at least 41.
The victims were succumbing to hypothermia, car accidents, sledding accidents, and sudden cardiac emergencies linked to shoveling snow. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani revealed that 10 people had been found dead in the city, though not all their causes of death have been confirmed yet. The storm's impact was felt across multiple states, with a staggering 200 million people affected by heavy snow, rain, sleet, and freezing temperatures.
The National Weather Service warned that this could be one of the longest periods of cold in several decades, with wind chills plummeting well below zero degrees Fahrenheit and temperatures hovering between 15 and 25 degrees below normal. In New York City, wind chills ranged from -15 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit on Wednesday, according to CBS New York.
The storm has also left hundreds of thousands without power for days, with over 400,000 outages reported across southern and southeastern states, including Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. The power outages were largely due to heavy snow and strong winds that brought down trees and power lines.
Meteorologists have warned of another Arctic blast on its way, potentially bringing record-low temperatures and more snow. A new winter storm is expected to bring a string of record-breaking lows, with pockets of the Northeast bracing for more snow and Lake effect snow warnings in place until Thursday night. The forecast for this possible "bomb cyclone" over Massachusetts remains uncertain, but meteorologists have described it as potentially catastrophic.
The victims were succumbing to hypothermia, car accidents, sledding accidents, and sudden cardiac emergencies linked to shoveling snow. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani revealed that 10 people had been found dead in the city, though not all their causes of death have been confirmed yet. The storm's impact was felt across multiple states, with a staggering 200 million people affected by heavy snow, rain, sleet, and freezing temperatures.
The National Weather Service warned that this could be one of the longest periods of cold in several decades, with wind chills plummeting well below zero degrees Fahrenheit and temperatures hovering between 15 and 25 degrees below normal. In New York City, wind chills ranged from -15 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit on Wednesday, according to CBS New York.
The storm has also left hundreds of thousands without power for days, with over 400,000 outages reported across southern and southeastern states, including Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. The power outages were largely due to heavy snow and strong winds that brought down trees and power lines.
Meteorologists have warned of another Arctic blast on its way, potentially bringing record-low temperatures and more snow. A new winter storm is expected to bring a string of record-breaking lows, with pockets of the Northeast bracing for more snow and Lake effect snow warnings in place until Thursday night. The forecast for this possible "bomb cyclone" over Massachusetts remains uncertain, but meteorologists have described it as potentially catastrophic.
This winter storm is absolutely devastating 
, the toll on lives is heartbreaking, 41+ people already lost to extreme cold & other factors... 
the numbers are staggering, 200 million affected by the bad weather in multiple states 
heavy snow, rain, sleet & freezing temps causing so much suffering. And it's not over yet 
another Arctic blast on its way, potentially bringing even more record-breaking lows & snow. The power outages are just a cherry on top, hundreds of thousands without electricity for days... it's like the storm just won't quit 
my heart goes out to all those affected by this brutal winter storm 
I mean, who needs cable when you can just get 200 million people affected by a blizzard right in their backyard? Snow day for everyone... and not the fun kind 
. And don't even get me started on those power outages - who knew being without power could be so... electrifying 
. On a serious note, 41 deaths is just crazy... like, can we not have one winter without this kinda drama? 
. Like, 200 million people were affected and it's still going on for days... power outages are insane, no wonder some people died from shoveling snow or accidents while driving in the dark 
. The forecast is saying another Arctic blast is coming, can't wait to see how that plays out 
It's no wonder so many people lost their lives, especially those who didn't prepare for the extreme cold. Shoveling snow can be deadly, and it's even more tragic when it happens in a flash, like in car accidents or sledding mishaps. 
btw meteorologists predicting another arctic blast? sounds like its gonna be a long winter for US 
This whole "bomb cyclone" thing sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie – too much for me to handle 
. And what's with all these power outages? It feels like the grid just wasn't designed for situations like this... or was it? 
I'm not buying the whole tech-solution-to-all-problems narrative yet 
. The people, not the gadgets, need to be our priority here 
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. I feel so helpless just watching the news & seeing families struggling to stay warm 
. The fact that power is out for days in millions of homes, especially with little ones, is just heartbreaking