Nationwide Widespread Disruptions Imminent as Powerful Winter Storm Takes Hold.
A massive winter storm is sweeping across the United States, bringing heavy snow and sleet, freezing rain, and putting over 140 million Americans at risk for power outages and travel disruptions. As of Saturday morning, parts of Oklahoma, Iowa, Tennessee, Kansas, Texas, Missouri, and northern New Mexico were reporting significant snowfall. The severe cold weather has already created hazardous driving conditions across the Midwest and South.
In Mississippi alone, ice formed on roads and bridges in a third of its counties. Dominion Energy is preparing for widespread power outages in Virginia and North Carolina due to the storm. With nearly 12,000 flights canceled nationwide, around 40% of the US population – roughly 140 million people – are under winter storm warnings.
The X account of Chicago & Midwest Storm Chasers reported that many cars were stranded or stuck along Interstate 30 near Little Rock due to significant ice and snow. Arkansas meteorologist Zachary Hall warned that Interstate 40 was "at a standstill" due to accidents, and that conditions would not improve with more snow, sleet, and freezing rain expected tonight and tomorrow.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has cautioned that the powerful storm is unique in its potential for prolonged cold temperatures and slow-melting snow. The agency warned of "catastrophic ice accumulation" from the southern plains to the Mid-Atlantic and the Southeast, with totals exceeding a half inch possible in parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and the Appalachian region.
The NWS also stated that communities can expect bitter cold temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills. With over 130,000 customers without power nationwide, including about 61,600 in Texas, residents are advised to take this storm seriously.
A massive winter storm is sweeping across the United States, bringing heavy snow and sleet, freezing rain, and putting over 140 million Americans at risk for power outages and travel disruptions. As of Saturday morning, parts of Oklahoma, Iowa, Tennessee, Kansas, Texas, Missouri, and northern New Mexico were reporting significant snowfall. The severe cold weather has already created hazardous driving conditions across the Midwest and South.
In Mississippi alone, ice formed on roads and bridges in a third of its counties. Dominion Energy is preparing for widespread power outages in Virginia and North Carolina due to the storm. With nearly 12,000 flights canceled nationwide, around 40% of the US population – roughly 140 million people – are under winter storm warnings.
The X account of Chicago & Midwest Storm Chasers reported that many cars were stranded or stuck along Interstate 30 near Little Rock due to significant ice and snow. Arkansas meteorologist Zachary Hall warned that Interstate 40 was "at a standstill" due to accidents, and that conditions would not improve with more snow, sleet, and freezing rain expected tonight and tomorrow.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has cautioned that the powerful storm is unique in its potential for prolonged cold temperatures and slow-melting snow. The agency warned of "catastrophic ice accumulation" from the southern plains to the Mid-Atlantic and the Southeast, with totals exceeding a half inch possible in parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and the Appalachian region.
The NWS also stated that communities can expect bitter cold temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills. With over 130,000 customers without power nationwide, including about 61,600 in Texas, residents are advised to take this storm seriously.
This snowstorm is looking super nasty and I can imagine how frustrating it must be for everyone trying to get around. Like, who wants to drive in freezing rain and ice? Not me! 
I hope all those flights get cancelled so people don't have to deal with that too. And poor Texas, like 61k people without power? That's just not cool 
. Can't wait for the weekend when this mess passes, hopefully everyone stays safe and cozy indoors! 
! I mean, can we just fast forward to spring already? 
. And 140 million people under winter storm warnings? That's just insane! 
As someone who loves organizing their life, I hate that all these plans and appointments are getting ruined...but at the same time, maybe this is an excuse to catch up on some Netflix binge-watching or reading 
️) in case things get really messy!
. I'm already dreading the week ahead with this massive winter storm heading our way... 140 million ppl under warning? That's like, half the country 
. The thought of being stuck on I-40 for hours is giving me anxiety 
. Can't wait to see what the NWS has to say about "catastrophic ice accumulation"... sounds like a recipe for disaster 
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And don't even get me started on the fact that it takes so long to load on my phone... like, come on! Can't we make the website or app faster?! 
It's not like we're expecting perfection here. Just a little effort to make the content more engaging would be nice.
my sister lives in NC and she's all worried about losing power 
cant wait till this storm passes, already stuck at home feeling cooped up 
ice and snow, it's like a nightmare come true 
. And 140 million people under winter storm warnings? That's a whole lotta folks dealing with this mess... hope everyone stays safe and warm 
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. Like anyone hasn't already predicted the apocalypse or something from their basement during a snowstorm before? And 140 million people under warning? Yeah right, like that's going to make a difference in the grand scheme of things 
. And don't even get me started on all the flights getting canceled... just a bunch of entitled people expecting their lives to be disrupted because of the weather 
. Meanwhile, the "experts" are all like "catastrophic ice accumulation"... geez, can't they see we're all just going to survive?
on what's goin' down:
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. The power outage map shows that over 130k customers are already without power, with Texas taking the hardest hit 
. And don't even get me started on the ice accumulation - it's gonna be catastrophic! 
. I mean, the NWS is saying we can expect prolonged cold temps and slow-melting snow, which means this storm could last for days 
. And can someone please tell me why we always have to wait until the last minute for these weather updates? Like, come on weather apps, put it together! 
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. We need to get our act together and make sure everyone has access to the same resources, whether it's food, water, or warm blankets 
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. At least some folks are getting some sick winter vibes though 
. Power outages can be super scary too 
... i feel so bad for ppl stuck on the roads with ice forming on bridges